look at

phrase

Synonyms of look atnext
1
: consider sense 1
looking at the possibility of relocating
2
: confront, face
… looking at a mandatory fine …—Cindy Kilass

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Today, governments and investors are increasingly looking at how infrastructure can keep pace with demand in the decades to come. — H.e. Dr Abdulla Saif Al Jarwan, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 The report authors also looked at how climate change could play out differently if the world burns more or fewer fossil fuels and puts in place stronger or weaker policies. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 So, the researchers also looked at the logical error rate associated with performing a relatively simple two-qubit gate operation. — ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026 Lawmakers are looking at disparities in borough-specific response times. — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look at

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of look at was in 1739

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“Look at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20at. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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