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verb

present participle of look (at)
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

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phrase

present participle of look at
as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to Let's look at what we're dealing with here.

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Recent Examples of looking (at)
Phrase
Now, most people in the 50-55 range are still looking at 10 to 15 working years ahead. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 July 2026 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)
  1. noticing
  2. spotting
  3. seeing
  4. regarding
  5. eyeing
Verb
  • That is, until audiences, like Carol, begin noticing all the fractures beneath the psyche of the shiny, happy people.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Anudike-Uzomah has been a pleasant surprise, with head coach Andy Reid noticing improved explosion and get-off.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticing
Verb
  • Because humans have an extremely difficult time spotting the difference between authentic images and deepfakes, the crisis is all the more difficult to stop.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Whatever Holmes is toting or throwing over her shoulders, women across the major East Coast cities are spotting and swiftly adding to cart.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of spotting
Verb
  • And the actor believes there is a power in seeing only the before and aftermath of the killing.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There was the guy Daemon stabbed through the ear, and then the smelly killers Gwayne sniffed out, and now Ser Adrian, who took a knife to the throat within seconds of seeing Aemond.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • Anyone with information regarding Glover’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Yates Center Police Department at 620-625-8640.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As such, states have an incentive to vouch for the strictest possible rules regarding affiliates.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • The film from Nil Novi, Ten to the Six Pictures, and Three Friends/One Spirit is eyeing a festival run for early 2027.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The featherweight picture around the main event keeps shifting, with one former champion at 145 already eyeing a move to lightweight.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of eyeing

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“Looking (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28at%29. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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