as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I found her at the mall looking at the new outfits on the mannequins
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look at
2 of 2phrase
as in debate
to give serious and careful thought to
Let's look at what we're dealing with here.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look (at)
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Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Later, while sifting through their collections, researchers noticed three unfamiliar-looking fish, the 2025 study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lerner says some customers see savings of 30 to 50 percent in their first month.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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This announcement came as a bit of a shock, given The Vampire Diaries actor and Olympic gold medalist had been seen holding hands at an outdoor market as recently as August 31.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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The centerpiece of its design is a cardinal, and living in the South, many of us have watched the trees for these beloved birds as an early sign of spring each year (especially for those in Virginia spotting their state bird).—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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According to a passenger who spotted her aboard the plane, the congressional representative had ignored a friendly greeting from the economy-cabin flier.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Among Chinese companies eyeing winter sports growth has been sportswear maker Anta Sports, chaired by billionaire Ding Shizhong.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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SonyLIV is also eyeing aggressive distribution on Amazon Prime Video Channels and YouTube as subscription services outside India.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Look (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20%28at%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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