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Definition of looking (at)next
present participle of look (at)

looking at

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phrase

present participle of look at
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Verb
  • Regular practice is key to noticing benefits.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
  • At the same time, your confidence grows and people are noticing.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Brianna, spotting her former boyfriend, Duncan (Ben Marshall), attempted to brush off the awkward encounter.
    Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
  • Scott recalled sitting in the waiting room and spotting a producer from the earlier film nearby, prompting him to try to avoid being recognized.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • Dozens of armed federal agents and LAPD officers were seeing raiding several storefronts near the Alvarado corridor on Wednesday afternoon.
    Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
  • Correa was on crutches and in a walking boot Wednesday morning at the ballpark after seeing a foot specialist.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • King may be familiar to followers of Massachusetts State Police scandals as his state case came up in the fallout to the revelations regarding disgraced ex-Trooper Michael Proctor.
    Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
  • At this time, authorities have not publicly disclosed any information regarding who could be responsible for dumping the animals.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
  • The appointment process could get messy with nearly half of the council eyeing a prospective run.
    Nick Sullivan May 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
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“Looking (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28at%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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