Thesaurus results for LOOKS (INTO)

looks (into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of look (into)

as in explores

to search through or into the owner is being forced to look into new options for promoting his declining business

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Along the way, the film also explores the romantic lives of the brothers.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
In ‘American Hostage,’ Jon Hamm explores why those who feel voiceless turn to violence.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of explores

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In her podcast, Maitlis investigates the accepted timeline of Epstein’s life in Britain, asking whether this earlier chapter was more significant than previously understood.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
ProPublica — This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.

— Andrea Suozzo, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

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The second study, led by researchers studying data from LRO's Diviner instrument, examines a much larger region around the crater that was physically altered by the impact.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026
His is a war drama that examines themes of trauma, PTSD, family tragedy and, ultimately, forgiveness.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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