How to Use shop around in a Sentence

shop around

verb
  • Be sure to shop around, then, to see what your options look like.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • It had been shopped around by an agent and ultimately didn’t sell.
    — Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
  • She's been shopping around for the best gas prices, using apps to look for discounts.
    — Tamara Keith, NPR, 28 May 2026
  • Take the time, then, to start shopping around for high-yield savings accounts right now.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • So take the time to shop around to see which banks and accounts work for your savings account needs.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 4 May 2026
  • Several food trucks will set up shop around Mears Park, too.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 24 June 2026
  • Don’t be afraid to ask questions, shop around, and pick a mortgage that fits your goals, not just your price range.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
  • One of the best ways to combat this increase and find lower prices is to simply shop around.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Consider shopping around now, then, to find an account that works for you.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 June 2026
  • That said, borrowers may still find value in shopping around for rates and lenders now.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • And with some time spent shopping around online, borrowers may be able to find even lower rates.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • New Yorkers cannot shop around for another electric provider.
    — Shahana Hanif, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • With no rate cuts on the horizon, either, savers can take their time shopping around to find the highest rate account around now.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Now, bagel shops around the country are getting serious coin from investment funds.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
  • For those struggling, Kates advised finding ways to save, such as shopping around, using coupons, or buying in bulk.
    — Bri Buckley, CBS News, 12 May 2026
  • Consider shopping around online, then, to find an account with a competitive rate and terms that work for your needs.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • That said, these are just averages cited from one source, meaning that borrowers may be able to find better rates by shopping around.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Inside, runners received their bibs, listened to panels on aspects of marathoning and the race itself and shopped around for swag.
    — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Consider buying mortgage points, shopping around for your lender or improving your credit score.
    — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • But that doesn't tell the whole story and does little to reflect what savers can actually secure by shopping around online.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 4 May 2026
  • Just be sure to do your due diligence before opening an account, and that means shopping around to find banks offering the best rates and terms for your money.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Until that player appears, shopping around the edges and looking for useful pieces is a better use of the team’s cap dollars and roster spots.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • These are averages from one source, however, and borrowers may be able to find better rates and terms by shopping around for a mortgage.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Pack it for breezy days shopping around Oia, or pair it with a linen scarf in a contrasting color for a spring dinner overlooking the caldera.
    — Caitlin Palumbo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The project, which was first shopped around in 2025 at Berlin’s EFM, has now gained traction.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2026
  • Again, these are also averages, so borrowers are encouraged to thoroughly shop around to see what else is available.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • That said, these are average rates, and qualified borrowers who take the time to shop around for lower rates may find more affordable options.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should start the process by shopping around for low mortgage interest rates.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • And be sure to shop around diligently for rates and lenders, which has also been shown to result in a below-average mortgage rate for borrowers.
    — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Seed prices vary greatly—from $5 for 2,500 seeds to almost $7 for 500 seeds—so shop around for the best buy.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 29 June 2026

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