look at

phrase

Synonyms of look atnext
1
: consider sense 1
looking at the possibility of relocating
2
: confront, face
looking at a mandatory fine …Cindy Kilass

Examples of look at in a Sentence

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In one of her first meetings, she was asked to look at the designs for a new truck cab and formally approve it. Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026 Decisions Made At The Right Speed In post-incident reviews, look at where the time went. Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 So, before the focus narrows, the following is a broad look at some (not all) of those 100 players — the USMNT player pool as this 2030 cycle starts spinning. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Brain donations from deceased football players have risen in recent years, prompting researchers to take a fresh look at the risk and extent of CTE with respect to dementia diagnoses. Mike McRae 15, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look at

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of look at was in 1739

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“Look at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20at. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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