Definitions

look up and down

VERB

scan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

browse check examine flash flip through leaf through look through scour search skim thumb through

STRONG

consider contemplate inquire investigate look overlook regard riff riffle rumble study survey sweep

WEAK

dip into give the once-over glance at glance over have a look-see run over run through size up take a gander take stock of

Antonyms

STRONG

discard disregard forget ignore look away neglect

VERB

scour

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comb ransack rummage

STRONG

beat find forage grub hunt inquire rake rout seek

WEAK

ferret out go over with a fine-tooth comb leave no stone unturned look for look high and low track down turn inside out turn upside down

Antonyms

STRONG

answer lose neglect

WEAK

dirty ignore overlook rust

Example Sentences

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Many residents of South L.A. can look up and down their block and not see a single tree.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

“You look up and down the lineup we got guys that are known as some of the best hitters in our game,” Bohm said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2022

"They played a lot of guys, we played a lot of guys — the intensity was there. Man, I can look up and down my lineup card and everyone contributed."

From Fox News • Apr. 17, 2021

“Somebody has to hit eighth; somebody has to hit ninth. If you look up and down our lineup, it just fits,” Cora said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2021

Mrs. Wigginbottom tucked her hankie into the sleeve of her brown dress and gave me a curious look up and down.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

look up and down

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