How to Use look in a Sentence

look

1 of 2 verb
  • He looked back the way he had come.
  • She looked from one person to the next.
  • She smiled at me and then looked away.
  • When you take a walk, look around you.
  • Look both ways before you cross the street.
  • He looked straight ahead and kept walking.
  • They looked off into the distance.
  • Her new haircut makes her look young.
  • He was looking over his shoulder.
  • When I finally reached the top I was afraid to look down.
  • First, hunters have to look about to find the secret clues.
    Marisa Iallonardo, Good Housekeeping, 28 Dec. 2022
  • The list of spices needed for this cake may look a bit lengthy.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The best way to do this is to know what the finished jam should look and act like.
    Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2021
  • Prairies aren't just pretty to look it and nice to walk through.
    Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2021
  • This attacks rust at the source and gets rid of it to make your items look brand new.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 8 June 2021
  • The Dodgers won’t look back on the past week as one of their finest this year.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2022
  • In the video, an adult holds what looks like a small cigar to the baby's lips.
    Mary Bowerman, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2018
  • There was little doubt about what the rest of her short life would look like.
    Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2022
  • Just look how cute Stitch comes off in the sequin suit!
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 21 June 2022
  • Just look at those sideburns -- and all that leather...
    Andrew Torgan, CNN, 19 June 2022
  • But this is what the future of first class travel could look like.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Dec. 2021
  • The boots not only look good but will help support a good cause.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 June 2023
  • What does success look like to you on that first day of trading?
    Polina Marinova, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2018
  • What does the year ahead look like for you, dear Virgo?
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2022
  • What were some of those needs and how different did that look?
    Logan Jaffe, ProPublica, 19 June 2020
  • The dirt does not look like an issue as this one has been training well on the main track.
    Michael Beychok, NOLA.com, 22 Jan. 2021
  • This takes it off and my makeup looks much nicer without it.
    elle.com, 30 May 2023
  • So, what will the Jaguars’ offense look like this fall?
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 11 Feb. 2021
  • What the roster will look like later this month is still in question.
    James Wagner, New York Times, 13 July 2018
  • Once finished, do not look at them again until the next time slot.
    Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 May 2022
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look

2 of 2 noun
  • I took a quick look, but he wasn't there.
  • I don't think you left it here, but I'll take a look around for it.
  • The laces emulate the look of the ropes used to tie down boats.
    Jonathan Evans, Esquire, 27 Oct. 2017
  • Take a look at some of the best posts of this week below.
    Chicagonow Staff, RedEye Chicago, 9 July 2018
  • Take a look at the video to see what color smoke came from the ball.
    Stefan Stevenson, star-telegram, 3 May 2018
  • Here's a look at the current favorites to land the job.
    David Harten, The Indianapolis Star, 19 June 2021
  • Take a look at three of her gems and watch the video above to hear the rest, ladies!
    Charli Penn, Essence, 2 July 2020
  • Take a look at the festive homes in the photo gallery above.
    John Kuntz, cleveland, 2 July 2020
  • Just hop on over to the comments to see how big of a hit this look was.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The Spartans had the look of a team that could make a deep run.
    Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 3 Feb. 2020
  • Here's a look at some items on the menu to whet your appetite.
    Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, 13 July 2018
  • Here's a look at some of the laws taking effect in the new year.
    CBS News, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Here is a look at the seven games that will start off the brackets.
    James Weber, The Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2020
  • For a more in-depth look, check out our guide to the best cheap phones.
    Adrienne So, Wired, 14 Jan. 2021
  • Max and the guest used paddle boards to get a closer look.
    Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Have a look at the other links, though, just to make sure.
    oregonlive, 9 Oct. 2021
  • Yellow-and-white linoleum on the floor finish the look.
    Katerina Ang, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2018
  • And don't be afraid to have a good look at the cabin pictures.
    John Walton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Dad has been carrying to work and the gym isn’t a good look.
    Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 12 May 2022
  • The look was finished off with a pair of black strappy high heels.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • What does the process for getting glammed up look like for each of those?
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Grab a few green aprons and a donut costume for your pup to get this adorable look.
    Courtney Campbell, Country Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • And what would a good death look like for Caitlin Doughty?
    CBS News, 29 Oct. 2017
  • Brunettes can get in on the look for fresh summer color too.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Later that night, fans got a closer look at the new tat.
    Samantha Sasso, refinery29.com, 12 July 2018
  • Of course, there’s a lot more to this speaker than its unique look.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Here's a look at what the Suns have done in free agency so far.
    Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Scroll on to see some of the bad gal's best looks...and please, do try them at home.
    refinery29.com, 14 June 2018
  • Even though she was perched next to a horse, the look was 0% horse girl.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 13 Apr. 2020
  • Dress it up with macrame for an on-trend, boho chic look.
    Tierney McAfee, Country Living, 27 July 2022

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