LOOKED (TOWARD) Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

looked (toward)

verb

past tense of look (toward)

as in pointed (toward)

to stand or sit with the face or front toward the bay window looks toward the park

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faced

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The governor faced mass backlash from activists across the country for his office's statement.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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