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

Buyers can trade inspection reports with sellers and book video walkarounds, but buying anything used carries risk.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
Coral Gables’ Eating House didn’t have an overwhelming number of inspection violations — just a dirty dozen — but did have an overwhelming number of roaches found in an oven drawer last week.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of inspection

Noun

Under Prudence’s examination, Morgan explains that Carla wasn’t present for most of Zephyr’s development, which took place largely in Palo Alto.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2026
The third vehicle has since been seized and is undergoing forensic examination, according to police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

Before anyone in the house spikes a fever, do a quick audit of the medicine cabinet and pantry.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
An audit performed by the company reportedly turned up a total of about $301,000 that was embezzled, according to the warrant affidavit.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of audit

Noun

The same lawmakers seeking to protect Medicaid funding could also intensify scrutiny of insurers, hospitals and drugmakers over prices, coverage and profits.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Then there’s his mysterious deal for Venezuelan oil, which appears to have been crafted to shield the details from public scrutiny.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of scrutiny

Noun

For the past 17 years, Energage, formerly Workplace Dynamics, has been ranking workplaces in the Chicago area and the nation through employee surveys, assessing everything from work-life balance to confidence in company leadership.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Feury said Avid launched the survey to determine whether anecdotes the company had heard about editors’ resistance to AI technology were accurate.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026