How to Use look in a Sentence

look

1 of 2 verb
  • He looked back the way he had come.
  • She looked from one person to the next.
  • She smiled at me and then looked away.
  • When you take a walk, look around you.
  • Look both ways before you cross the street.
  • He looked straight ahead and kept walking.
  • They looked off into the distance.
  • Her new haircut makes her look young.
  • He was looking over his shoulder.
  • When I finally reached the top I was afraid to look down.
  • What would that have looked like?
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
  • Please look at this list with me.
    — M. Gessen, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • What does a tick bite look like?
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
  • So just lots of things to look at.
    — AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
  • But to look at it up close is a treat.
    — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
  • And Wacha looked right at home.
    — Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
  • In that case, look for a new fan for your porch.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • But don't look it in the eye, don't smile at it.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Punk looked at Reigns and crawled back to him.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Less is more here—this step makes your sink look brand new.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • There is much to look forward to.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • To look at things with less emotion.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The question is how the wings will look.
    — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • But this fish looks nothing like them.
    — Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • The man silently looked at the floor.
    — James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
  • So where to look for strength in the meantime?
    — Jack Sheehan september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The only way to know for sure is to look.
    — Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026
  • What will follow-up care look like?
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
  • But there is still much to look forward to.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Let’s look at three efforts that can help.
    — Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

look

2 of 2 noun
  • I took a quick look, but he wasn't there.
  • I don't think you left it here, but I'll take a look around for it.
  • The best place to get these looks?
    — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Fans can’t agree on the new look.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
  • There’s been two looks for this film.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Check out a first-look still above.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Even toned down, the look still hit.
    — Ryan Brennan april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Who will have the hottest looks of the night?
    — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Take a look at these fun and catchy clips.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Here’s a look at the plans for both squads.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Here’s a look at those 23 years.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s a look at Delta’s new suites.
    — Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • First look has just dropped and the show will launch next year.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Take a look at the options here.
    — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The look was adorned with a black belt and sky-high black pumps.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Take a look at some top picks below.
    — ABC News, 12 May 2026
  • But for the most part, solid looks.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Take a look below to see the full guest list.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Here’s a look at those seven free agents.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Here's a closer look at the facts.
    — CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Here's a look at where the stars are today.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • Here's a look at which stores are open today.
    — Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Take a look at all of her costumes over the years.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Here’s my look at edge players in the draft.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Dëmin hasn’t just survived on spot-up looks.
    — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Here’s a look at which eateries made the cut.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Here’s a look at how the Chiefs packed for the trip.
    — Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s a closer look at the rest of the bullpen.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Check out a first look image from the project above.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The look was kind of messy and a little rock and roll.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026

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