as in notices
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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looks at
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as in debates
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 looks (at)
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For example, Wang notices that Chinese leadership is dominated by engineers, while America's governing class is the preserve of lawyers — with a few generals and a handful of businessmen in the mix.—
Vincent Ni,
NPR,
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If the bear is sitting at a distance, feeding or walking by and notices you but continues its natural behavior, do not take any action.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Pozzo also eyes a reprise of collaborations, which over the years have seen Wolford partnering with brands such as Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Missoni, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Adidas, GCDS and Sergio Rossi, to cite a few.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the hotel eyes its next half century, Skaletsky sees an even bolder approach to hospitality.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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As the fight is being broken up, Ellen spots her brother with his gun aimed, apparently at Arthur.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Homeowner spots first blue jay and green jay hybrid in Texas.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Where YouTube is concerned, though, Goodell sees additional value available to the NFL brand beyond eyes on screens — including the ability to reach a younger audience and the integration of YouTube creators with tens of millions of subscribers into the NFL’s broader marketing efforts.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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That led to a partnership with Lieutenant Soto, who sees Morgan's genius even when others at the police department do not.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Looks (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks%20%28at%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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