shop around

phrasal verb

shopped around; shopping around; shops around

1

: to look for the most suitable item or service for the lowest price

Shop around first before you buy a car.

She is shopping around for a bank with low fees.

2

: to try to get a company to publish or produce (something)

He shopped his manuscript around, but no publishers were interested.

Examples of shop around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And given the infinite options for clients to shop around, loyalty is, now more than ever, the ultimate goal for luxury brands. —Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025

Some privacy advocates worry this could disadvantage customers who lack the means or time to search for the best deals, potentially charging the highest prices to those unable to shop around. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, shop around, and pick a mortgage that fits your goals, not just your price range. —Allison Palmer july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025

Buyer Tips The LendingTree pro suggests shopping around for a lower rate and considering a higher deductible to save money. —Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

Rhymes for shop around

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• astound
• background