looked (into)

verb

Definition of looked (into)next
past tense of look (into)
as in explored
to search through or into the owner is being forced to look into new options for promoting his declining business

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked (into)
  1. explored
  2. investigated
  3. examined
Verb
  • Emotions are tightly tied to keyblade wielders' powers, with anger feeding dark magic and love and joy feeding light magic, so having those emotions personified and interacting with those keyblade wielders is a neat angle that hasn't been explored yet.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Feasibility calculations are currently being explored at United, with significantly higher prices for season tickets factored in, although nothing has been decided and the club say fans will be consulted.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of explored
Verb
  • For a year, The Times has investigated this divide around interrogations, examining methods as well as multiple cases involving false confessions.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The often secretive, bipartisan panel has investigated claims against Gaetz since 2021.
    Farnoush Amiri and Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of investigated
Verb
  • Investigators examined the cell phone and found multiple text messages, but the information could not lead them to the suspect who tossed the firearm.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The judges should not block the program, which has been studied and reviewed and examined and evaluated.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of examined
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“Looked (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20%28into%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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