LOOKS AT Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of look (at)

as in notices

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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phrase

present tense third-person singular of look at

as in debates

to give serious and careful thought to Let's look at what we're dealing with here.

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Your analytical eye notices small details that make a big impression, while your modest warmth invites genuine connection without forcing it.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
When no one owns that decision, certification decays quietly, and the signal stops being reliable long before anyone notices.

— Jay Limburn, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of notices

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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026

Definition of eyes

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Imagine a supply chain agent that checks inventory levels regularly, spots potential shortfalls, keeps a list of alternative suppliers and makes purchases when needed.

— Greg Pavlik, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The venue that emphasized cocktails was run by Pearl Street Hospitality, the group behind Denver spots Hudson Hill, Lady Jane and The Wild.

— Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 25 June 2026

Definition of spots

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Headquartered in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, the company sees advanced packaging as a strategic priority as demand grows for more powerful and efficient chips, the South China Morning Post reported.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Habitat for Humanity ReStore sees higher demand for patio furniture and planters in summer.

— Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 4 July 2026

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