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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That 2024 law induced the companies to decrease the odds of winning, which negatively affected bettors in the aggregate, albeit not in so direct a way that the casual gambler would notice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This was the biggest dust storm Phoenix had seen since July 5, 2011 — the storm by which all others are judged.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Republicans, meanwhile, see crime as one of their strongest political issues heading into the 2026 midterm elections.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Aug. 2025
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This center-court suite—where celebrities like Clairo, Angela Kinsey, Connie Briton, and Chelsea Handler were spotted on opening night—highlights the airline’s premiere service and offers a taste of the amenities found in its upper-tier cabins.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Aug. 2025
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Find an unobstructed view toward the east for the best chance of spotting it — but be prepared for a tricky observation.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Advertisers are also increasingly eyeing digital Super Bowl opportunities.—
Kelsey Sutton,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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But while Nexstar and Sinclair have made no secret of their desire to roll up enough stations to achieve national scale in a bid to take on Big Tech, if the FCC does raise or remove the cap, other filings suggest that the national networks may be eyeing deals of their own.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 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 5 Sep. 2025.
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