look into

phrase

Synonyms of look intonext
: explore sense 1a
Investigators are looking into the cause of the accident.

Examples of look into in a Sentence

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Investigators were looking into the cause of the crash, which was not immediately clear. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 Here’s a look into the lives and legacies of the members of Nirvana. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026 Zara Larsson packed five looks into 24 hours in New York, with enough platforms, strappy sandals and distressed denim to outfit a few nights out in the 2000s. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 The trailer, released Friday morning, kicks off with Backo’s Carson, a local detective, and Reid’s Rapp, a private investigator, looking into the disappearance of Henry Park (Williams). — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look into

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of look into was in 1561

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“Look into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20into. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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