as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
gave the painting a preliminary look-see to determine whether it could possibly be a genuine old master
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Recent Examples of look-see
Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen.
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Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
The organization has several players on entry deals who are developing well and could land in the NHL (at least for a quick look-see) at some point during the year to come.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
At Saturday’s Comic-Con, Reid brought down the roof in Ballroom 20 when fans got a look-see at his rocker alter-ego.
Vampire, which is a contemporary adaptation of Rice’s gothic novel of the same name, just wrapped its second season.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 July 2024
From fresh and prepped Factor meal deals to Umami Cart's veggie discounts, the following limited-time meal delivery service sales are worth a look-see.
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
The summer farmer’s market is worth a look-see too.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
The outcome of the look-see is perhaps moderately satisfying.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Since cataracts can develop over time, your doctor will probably do a quick look-see at every checkup.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 7 June 2023
Radar is a weekly look-see at life at Central Florida’s attractions.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2023
Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
The organization has several players on entry deals who are developing well and could land in the NHL (at least for a quick look-see) at some point during the year to come.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
At Saturday’s Comic-Con, Reid brought down the roof in Ballroom 20 when fans got a look-see at his rocker alter-ego.
Vampire, which is a contemporary adaptation of Rice’s gothic novel of the same name, just wrapped its second season.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 July 2024
From fresh and prepped Factor meal deals to Umami Cart's veggie discounts, the following limited-time meal delivery service sales are worth a look-see.
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
The summer farmer’s market is worth a look-see too.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
The outcome of the look-see is perhaps moderately satisfying.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Since cataracts can develop over time, your doctor will probably do a quick look-see at every checkup.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 7 June 2023
Radar is a weekly look-see at life at Central Florida’s attractions.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-see
Noun
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For occupations where health and safety risks are low, inspections may be sufficient.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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What To Know On February 21, Border Patrol agents from the Las Cruces station conducted a routine immigration inspection at a checkpoint on Interstate 25, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Though Hamas had long claimed that Shiri and the children died in an Israeli air strike, an Israeli forensic examination showed that the children were murdered with the bare hands of their captors and then mutilated in an attempt to blame Israelis for their deaths.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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The study, published in the journal BDJ Open, helped test CT as a method for future examinations, Betilsson explained.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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The agency completed an audit of Ohio's redetermination process, published in 2024, and estimated that Ohio had incorrectly renewed or terminated around 6 percent of Medicaid enrollees.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The goal of the new audit rules was to provide a more favorable framework for the audit of partnerships and improve the historically poor rate and performance experienced in IRS audits of partnerships.—
Joshua D. Smeltzer,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Department of Homeland Security, the Pentagon, and the White House are not subject to the additional layer of scrutiny.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Nevertheless, employers have already started making moves in anticipation of possible scrutiny from the administration.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His firm’s work was the subject of a survey at the Whitney Museum in 2003.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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As of early February, manufacturers and service firms expected inflation over the next year of 3.5% and 4%, respectively, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey out this week.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
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