looking over

present participle of look over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking over
scanning
Verb
  • On a sunny September afternoon, Pérez peered down the street outside her children’s school, scanning for suspicious vehicles.
    Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Operating quick game requires a quarterback capable of scanning quickly and decisively pulling the trigger.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Looking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20over. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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