looking around is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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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.
Example Sentences
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“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
Make it once and you’ll spend the next few days looking around the kitchen for things to put it on.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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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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- being locked on
- zeroing in
- being laser-focused
- having tunnel vision
