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looking around

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verb

  • To visually inspect or survey one's immediate surroundings.
  • To casually search or explore for something, such as an item to buy or a new opportunity.

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"The EU is looking around, it's finishing deals with India, with Mercosur. We're seeing changes in the global climate when it comes to how people are using tariffs as weapons," Frostadottir noted.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

“He is always looking around corners and thinking about where technology is headed,” said Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon.com, who talks to Roberts about their respective industries and personal matters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

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other words

  • casing the joint
  • scoping things out
  • getting the lay of the land
  • doing a once-over

Possible Antonyms

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other words

  • being locked on
  • zeroing in
  • being laser-focused
  • having tunnel vision

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