LOOKS DOWN (ON) Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

looks down (on)

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present tense third-person singular of look down (on)

as in looks (toward)

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The French brand spent two years scouting its Shanghai home, which currently neighbors a Louis Vuitton pop-up.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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The company is expected to begin with pro forma EBIT margins around 25%, supported by especially strong profitability in electronic solutions and control systems.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The Dodgers are still trying to figure out what margins, if any, there are for an edge.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 June 2026

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