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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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 Synonyms for looking (at)
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Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel unusually difficult.—
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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The second witness went inside for safety, then re-emerged, noticing the brothers were fighting, court records state.—
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
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There’s great wildlife spotting.—
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Federal officials have said agents, including those part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, are seeing increases in assaults and threats against them.—
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Since the suitcase won’t be as easy to zip open, thieves will have a harder time seeing whether or not your belongings are valuable; this alone could prevent your bag from becoming a target.—
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The township is arguing that state law regarding government employee protections against lawsuits conflicts with federal court rulings.—
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Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
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The valuation gap could be wide if OpenAI is eyeing $1 trillion, according to Nick Patience, who leads AI coverage at The Futurum Group.—
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The project has been in development for the past few months, with Sweeney eyeing to return to star and exec produce, and co-star Michele Morrone also looking to reprise.—
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“Looking (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28at%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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