look around
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1
: to go through a place in order to see what is there : to explore a place
We arrived early at the theater and spent a few minutes looking around.
The kids looked around the shops while we unpacked.
2
: to search (for something)
I looked around for my keys but I couldn't find them anywhere.
He is looking around for a new car.
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Chelhot suggested that travelers look around for nearby secondary airports that may offer better deals.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Sheer curtains achieve a softer look around your window treats and let in natural light while still providing privacy.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Now reference your lists and look around.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Like Mendocino, Elk rewards those who take a slower pace, reserving its magic for those who put their phones in their pockets and look around.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
Sheer curtains achieve a softer look around your window treats and let in natural light while still providing privacy.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Now reference your lists and look around.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Like Mendocino, Elk rewards those who take a slower pace, reserving its magic for those who put their phones in their pockets and look around.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Look around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20around. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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