shop around

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

As far as ways to save on fuel during these trying times, Chabarria recommends folks to keep shopping around for lower prices. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

That said, while these rates are some of the best available now, savers may be able to find even higher options by diligently shopping around online. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

In Florence, locals will bemoan the lines at All'Antico Vinaio, because there are so many other incredible focaccia sandwich shops around that don't require a wait. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

Talarico’s plan involves breaking up large healthcare companies, allowing people to shop around for medication and lowering prescription drug prices. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for shop around

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