Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of look-see Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen. Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024 Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen. Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024 The organization has several players on entry deals who are developing well and could land in the NHL (at least for a quick look-see) at some point during the year to come. Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024 At Saturday’s Comic-Con, Reid brought down the roof in Ballroom 20 when fans got a look-see at his rocker alter-ego. Vampire, which is a contemporary adaptation of Rice’s gothic novel of the same name, just wrapped its second season. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 July 2024 From fresh and prepped Factor meal deals to Umami Cart's veggie discounts, the following limited-time meal delivery service sales are worth a look-see. Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024 The summer farmer’s market is worth a look-see too. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024 The outcome of the look-see is perhaps moderately satisfying. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 Since cataracts can develop over time, your doctor will probably do a quick look-see at every checkup. Parents Editors, Parents, 7 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-see
Noun
  • The regular inspections include restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, meat markets and bakeries.
    Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2025
  • However, those areas were closed again on April 7 after failing another inspection.
    Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Indeed, the true subject of the film’s examination turns out to be Nina herself, a doctor whose steady, unfailingly professional surface barely conceals self-lacerating anguish.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
  • That account, however, could open him up for the first time to cross examination on the witness stand.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Often the opposition went public, as when the Vatican’s Deputy Secretary of State unilaterally tried to cancel an outside audit in 2016 by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
    Gerald Posner, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • An independent audit reported in preliminary findings in May 2024 that thousands of dollars were unaccounted for in the various bank accounts and credit cards held by the Town Council, some of which had been charged off and sent to collections.
    Robert Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Hegseth faces scrutiny after reports of second Signal chat with sensitive information Hegseth shared Yemen attack plans with wife, brother and lawyer: Reports 'Bombs started falling': Why is the 'SignalGate' controversy exploding?
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The business Leicester did in that window would be a major cause of scrutiny during the season and could be held up as a major factor in their struggles after the managerial change.
    Rob Tanner, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That’s according to a survey of 2,096 adults ages 18 to 29, conducted by Harvard’s Institute of Politics between March 14 and 25, 2025.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In total, the study included 2,617 survey responses from 769 different people.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 Apr. 2025

Cite this Entry

“Look-see.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look-see. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!