looks (into)

verb

Definition of looks (into)next
present tense third-person singular of look (into)
as in explores
to search through or into the owner is being forced to look into new options for promoting his declining business

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  1. explores
  2. investigates
  3. examines
Verb
  • The series explores the history of the ‘Madden’ video game, including the origins of Electronic Arts and the efforts to convince John Madden to come onboard.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This article explores how providing online customers with information about high-stock delivery windows can reduce stockouts and increase customer spending.
    Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of explores
Verb
  • Nevada investigates errors primarily if someone files a complaint.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
  • ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of investigates
Verb
  • Welcome to State of the Suit, a new Robb Report series in which writer and menswear stylist Caroline Reilly examines the sartorial choices of candidates, celebrities, and other movers and shakers.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This report examines the economic ROIs across specific majors and credentials offered throughout the state and included all students who received a loan or grant from the federal government.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of examines
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“Looks (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks%20%28into%29. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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