Synonyms

look into

Idioms

Also, see into. Investigate, as in He promised to look into the new law, or We must see into the matter of the missing checks. The first term dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the mid-1800s.

Example Sentences

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“They are going to look into it, just like me,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

It was set up last summer to look into why such children are the lowest-performing large demographic in the school system in England.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

The release of the files, following months of resistance from President Donald Trump and the White House, provided a rare look into how the wealthy and powerful operate behind closed doors.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

Officials said they’re continuing to look into Rhone and any other cases that may be associated with him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

She had no idea how to get tickets or what they might cost, but she resolved to look into it at the earliest opportunity.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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