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as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown
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as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
they were looking to make a fast buck
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as in expression
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
you should have seen the look on your face when we yelled "Surprise!"
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as in appearance
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
the bride's father has the look of a prosperous businessman
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as in beauty
looks plural
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
a supermodel's career tends to be entirely based on her exceptional good looks
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as in to notice
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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as in to explore
to search through or into
the owner is being forced to look into new options for promoting his declining business
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look at
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as in debate
to give serious and careful thought to
Let's look at what we're dealing with here.
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Recent Examples of look
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
When the last of his players finished talking and left the interview area, Reiser looked both ways and then pulled out his iPhone, with a Mass card attached to the back, and let his story out in whispers.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Take a close look at what current and former employees say about the company’s culture, work-life balance, leadership, and team dynamics.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Verb
President Donald Trump's continued criticism of Germany’s failure to pay its defense bills looks to have pushed one of Europe's wealthiest nations into action.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
When the last of his players finished talking and left the interview area, Reiser looked both ways and then pulled out his iPhone, with a Mass card attached to the back, and let his story out in whispers.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
Here’s a look at 23andMe’s rise and fall in four charts.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Take a close look at what current and former employees say about the company’s culture, work-life balance, leadership, and team dynamics.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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While they’ll never be highly valued, these cars are an exquisite expression of Pininfarina design flair at its very best.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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For this reason, tattoos celebrating a city or country can only lead to confusion. Tattoos of Mayan or Aztec images have also been used to designate people as gang members, even though these tattoos are clear expressions of cultural identity and do not necessarily have any nexus to gang membership.—
Beth C. Caldwell,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, offering free concessions might seem like a costly gamble for a non-Power Four athletic department generating around $45 million annually.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Bit Bonds operate much like standard Treasuries at first glance.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Programs often feature special in-person appearances.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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In her return to Mexico City, following her appearance at the previous edition of the Corona Capital festival, Annie Clark (her real name) was joined by Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin as part of her band.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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There’s no indication of what the story might focus on, but the beauty of Zelda is that, for the most part, each game tells its own story separate from a hard continuity.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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But not knowing much about them somehow makes the movie even more powerful in its blunt-force depiction of the brutality of war and the human faces behind it.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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One of the men pummeled the victim repeatedly with his bike, leaving him with cuts on his head and face.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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And that’s what the festival is, kind of a glimpse at what can be waiting?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Mar. 2025
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Apple will likely provide a glimpse at what’s next for Apple Intelligence during its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, which the company announced this week will take place on June 9.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The back plate can help give any simple style a bit more presence and interest.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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The former Michigan standout would be a big presence on Green Bay’s defensive line. 24).—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Garner flashes her bright smile while on set in Paris on March 27. 68 of 120 Dapper Dude Matt Bomer sports a snazzy blue blazer for his appearance on The View in New York City on March 27.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Relieved to discover the men are allies, Jack comes out of hiding and flashes a smile and his badge.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Look.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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