Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking down (on)
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In neighboring Uganda, protests inspired by demonstrations in Kenya took place last year, organized by young people denouncing government corruption.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025 -
The designation places Barrio 18 on the same list as MS-13, a rival group in neighboring El Salvador, as well as the region’s most powerful drug cartels.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s because the Metro Nashville Council has approved a resolution that could help Metro Nashville Parks acquire approximately 308 more acres of land adjoining the park.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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The northern regions of Chernihiv and Sumy – adjoining Russia and Belarus – have seen constant attacks over the past month.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Dominican Republic is on the northern edge of the Caribbean tectonic plate, bordering the North American one.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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True to his overconfidence-bordering-on-arrogance nature, new intern Wes earlier in the episode did not follow instructions and attended to patients without permission.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Looking down (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20down%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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