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
2 of 2phrase
as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
Let's look at what we're dealing with here.
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Linas, a runner, started the Creek Team OC Instagram account after noticing changes on his runs along San Juan and Trabuco creeks, where lush green reeds suddenly turned brown and lifeless.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Hadel proceeds to handcuff Brown behind his back before noticing wounds on his head producing a steady stream of blood onto the road below.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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While 79% of homeowners feel confident in spotting early signs of winter damage, 66% wait until the problems are visible before taking action.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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The description noted that seeing even one oarfish near shore is rare and that spotting two in the same place is highly unusual.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Offensively, the Cowboys were clearly comfortable seeing TCU’s style of defense for a third time.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Phillips also played a complete season in 2025 after seeing two separate significant injuries end his seasons in 2023 (Achilles) and 2024 (ACL).—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The community has experienced decades of disinvestment and broken promises regarding urban renewal projects and safety improvements.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Back in January, Brooklyn shared a lengthy statement regarding his relationship with his family.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Quentin Tarantino‘s debut play is eyeing an early 2027 London launch, potentially in the West End.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite Philly eyeing a move up the East’s playoff standings, the Hawks were better in the minutes that mattered down the stretch.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Looking (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28at%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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