looking over

present participle of look over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking over
scanning
Verb
  • Students are constantly scanning adults for cues about whether they are understood, safe, respected, or expected to succeed.
    Kyle Smitley, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Anxiously scanning the horizon, hoping that a brilliant force will leave the masses forever changed.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
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“Looking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20over. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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