Thesaurus results for LOOK-SEE

look-see

noun

ˈlu̇k-ˈsē

Definition of look-see

as in inspection

a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition gave the painting a preliminary look-see to determine whether it could possibly be a genuine old master

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Recent Examples of look-see The Euphoria and The White Lotus star, who is particularly fond of buying old houses and restoring them, was recently spotted taking a look-see at a vintage residence that is now for sale at a smidge under $15 million, according to the New York Post. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025 Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen. — Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024 The organization has several players on entry deals who are developing well and could land in the NHL (at least for a quick look-see) at some point during the year to come. — Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-see

Noun

Those inspection tools can help manufacturers identify internal issues before propulsion hardware reaches later production stages.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Food and Drug Administration inspections of foreign food sites — including the Mexican farm linked to the ongoing outbreak — are down nearly 35% since 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to agency records.

— Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

Audiences expecting an easy villain and a clear case of right and wrong will be surprised as the narrative unfolds with an examination of community, complicity and corruption within institutions of power.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Brown was ruled out for the remainder of the game after heading to the locker room for further examination.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

Elections experts say there is no evidence of such widespread fraud, despite robust audits and other searches for it.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The audit reviews content as well as elements such as preheader, SMS opt-in invitation, social media and subject line Spam triggers and more.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of audit

Noun

The survey found that voters favored a generic Democratic candidate for Congress over a Republican 46% to 40%, but the Democratic advantage expanded to 11 points among those who definitely plan to vote.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
The state ranks first in union strength among state employees, according to a survey by the Commonwealth Foundation.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026