looking (at) 1 of 2

present participle of look (at)

looking at

2 of 2

phrase

present participle of look at

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Recent Examples of looking (at)
Phrase
More importantly, Beehive is looking at how to quickly deploy the boats to contested areas where they are most needed – in this case, through tactical airdrops. David Szondy july 18, New Atlas, 19 July 2026 That distinction means the emissions trend cannot be explained only by looking at power plants and transportation. Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking (at)
Verb
  • The classic button-up is a nondescript garment, so you’d be forgiven for not noticing, but women’s shirting has undergone a seismic shift.
    Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Investigators identified Gavrilys and four other suspects after noticing a pattern in the burglaries.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Often if calcium levels in the soil are too low, plants would also be exhibiting signs of deficiency including stunted growth, curling of leaves and perhaps spotting or scorching on leaves.
    Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Including your horse starting to move forward just before the gate opens, then hitting the side of the stall and spotting the field several lengths.
    Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • And that is while seeing a player as precociously gifted as Yamal fast-tracked into the senior squad, a European champion and now a world champion who only turned 19 last week.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Cyclospora cases typically increase in summer, but many states are seeing elevated levels.
    Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Doctors have a range of views regarding issues of both testosterone level monitoring as well as administration of TRT for low testosterone levels.
    Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Senate Bill 519 requires law enforcement agencies to publish records, video and audio files for the public regarding deaths that occur in law enforcement custody, including jail deaths.
    Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The speculation, which comes amid seismic industry consolidation, follows rumors that Netflix was eyeing Lionsgate.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • The first location debuts in early fall at Queensbridge Collective 📍 (1111 South Tryon), and co-founder Kasia Bednarz already told reporter Jason her team is eyeing Plaza Midwood next.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

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“Looking (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28at%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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