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look

[look] / lʊk /
NOUN
visual examination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention eye glance glimpse peek review stare view
STRONG
beholding case cast contemplation flash gander gaze gun inspection introspection leer marking noticing observation once-over reconnaissance regard regarding scrutiny sight slant speculation squint surveillance survey swivel viewing
WEAK
evil eye keeping watch look-see
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard ignorance indifference neglect
NOUN
characteristic, stylish appearance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demeanor expression face fashion manner presence
STRONG
air aspect bearing cast countenance effect guise mien mug physiognomy seeming semblance visage
Antonyms
WEAK
disregard ignorance
VERB
examine visually
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consider glance notice peer read see stare study view watch
STRONG
admire attend behold beware contemplate eye flash focus gape gawk gaze glower goggle heed inspect mark mind note observe ogle peep regard rubberneck scan scout scrutinize spot spy survey tend
WEAK
feast one's eyes get a load of pore over take a gander take in the sights
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forget ignore neglect overlook
STRONG
disregard look away scorn
WEAK
avoid dodge miss
VERB
appear, seem to be
Synonyms
STRONGEST
express show sound
STRONG
display evidence exhibit indicate manifest present resemble
WEAK
look like make clear strike as
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal contradict cover hide withhold
WEAK
avoid disregard dodge ignore miss overlook
VERB
expect, anticipate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hope search seek
STRONG
await divine forecast foretell hunt
WEAK
count on reckon on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
find
WEAK
avoid disregard dodge ignore miss overlook
VERB
face
Synonyms
STRONG
front overlook
WEAK
front on give onto
Antonyms
WEAK
avoid disregard dodge ignore miss

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Look at what’s been happening with Artificial, the Luca Guadagnino–directed movie about OpenAI’s failed attempt in late 2023 to oust CEO Sam Altman, played here by Andrew Garfield.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Look, I’m sure the world doesn’t want to hear any of our star-spangled opinions about how to improve the beautiful game — but in this, we’re united.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Look at how the Dow trounced the Nasdaq composite over the seven trading sessions through June 25.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

Look back on our June properties, and let us know which home you voted for in the comments:

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

“I’ve been having trouble with this thing. It’ll go in reverse, but I can’t get it turned around to tell futures. Look there.”

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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