as in noticing
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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looking at
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as in contemplating
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 looking (at)
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Harvey brings a distinctive approach to the nuclear narrative, one shaped by childhood memories of hearing about French President Jacques Chirac and the Rainbow Warrior bombing, but noticing the absence of First Nations voices in those stories.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Humans are inherently quite good at noticing changes in other people’s expressions.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Between the timing and Elsbeth spotting a shiny, brand-new replacement for Johnny’s beat-up old harness and carabiner, the jig is up, giving Elsbeth a moment to shine on the set of Raquel’s Behind the Black Veil interview, prosecuting her case in the persona of a reality-show host.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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The robot is also capable of spotting the charging spot perfectly in electric vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Admittedly, this may delight a curious gardener who enjoys seeing what novelties a volunteer plant can produce.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Added to the trauma of grief and sudden eviction under threat of reprisal, Adelaida has to endure seeing the sacred mementos of her mother’s life trashed by the thuggish new squatters.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The strange outsider's jaunt through Earth's cosmic neighborhood has sparked widespread public fascination and plenty of outlandish conspiracy theories regarding its nature.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Mamdani campaign maintains that any issue regarding financial contributions has been resolved.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Utopia, which acquired North American rights over the summer, is eyeing a theatrical release in early 2026.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The producers are eyeing a shoot in Northern Ireland and Ireland in spring 2026.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Looking (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28at%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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