How to Use scope out in a Sentence
scope out
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Ahead, scope out the best workout dress styles to live in at the gym and beyond.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 12 June 2024
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Based near New York, Klingman scoped out Haraburd’s venue list and showed the couple on videochat.
—USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
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My goal was to scope out the lake from Torrence Chapel Road, a vantage point where lots of great birds have been seen over the years.
—Taylor Piephoff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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The pair met up at a tapas bar — but not before Kelly’s friends had scoped out the spot and made sure Brunt looked like a good match.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
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With only a couple of these calls, a sperm whale can scope out schools of squid from almost 800 feet away.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2023
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Soon after, officials sent a team of divers to scope out the scene, which is located near the town of Arzachena.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
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But it’s not being scoped out for million-dollar homes like those around it.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
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There’s an expansive golf course, a relaxing spa, and some scenic lift rides for those who want to scope out the sights.
—Jessica Booth, Redbook, 26 July 2023
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There are already so many shoe deals to scope out, including 33% off some fresh Nikes.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 17 July 2024
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Police scope out the scene of a crime and find a piece of evidence: a strand of hair, a blood sample, a bullet casing.
—Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 20 Apr. 2024
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After visiting to scope out the site, Mast’s staff proposed to replant the whole acreage, free, and even pay Mr. Harland a bit at the end.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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Many parents scope out the selection in advance of saving of up to 8.25% in sales taxes.
—Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2023
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The first step is to identify and scope out the value of those positive results and takeaways.
—Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 16 Aug. 2023
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This starts with finding good rock, which often includes hiking to scope out an area.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023
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This simple tool, a usually 3-foot-long metal rod, can be pushed into the ground to scope out how far down the moisture goes.
—Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
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Helicopters scoped out the chaotic scene in Holmby Hills.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
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The primates will even climb to higher ground to scope out their surroundings and avoid other groups, since fights would be costly.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Nov. 2023
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English explorers who scoped out the land in the 1580s thought the Native people called it Wingandacon.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2023
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Things move quickly at Palmeira and someone in charge is always scoping out the next available table.
—Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Apr. 2023
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There’s scoping out the market for when free agency begins on Monday.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 June 2024
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Dallas area shoppers are lucky to get to scope out new stores regularly.
—Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2023
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So do your future self a favor: scope out the peak fall foliage times in your area, the book your fall foliage train ride accordingly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 26 July 2023
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Nearby, Lizzo and her boyfriend scoped out the dance floor and were later seen linking their arms while taking a shot together.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
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Regardless of tier, cardmembers have at least four full days to scope out the event before everyone else.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
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Gary, who has flown only once before, prefers to scope out the situation on a plane before committing to a spot.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
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Before starting the hiring process, take the time to scope out the role and create an interview plan, align on priorities and the timeline for hiring.
—Elena Stefanopol, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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In the summer of 2022, Ukraine and the United States began to scope out a long-term plan to equip the Ukrainian armed forces with a credible defense and deterrence capability.
—Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2024
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His staff of 25 includes 6 designers who visit clients’ residences to scope out the premises and chat with buyers before signing off.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2023
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Nothing is random The gang thoroughly scopes out homes beforehand.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
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Animal Rising, an animal rights group in the U.K., had been scoping out the terrain as well and its members had become acquainted with Fiona.
—Claire Moses, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2023
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