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This, Button says, can make a room look over-designed and too complex.
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Both look over at me and then Lumet mumbles something and the conversation abruptly ends.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Not committing to Wedgewood creates the potential for controversy, for the 33-year-old to look over his shoulder after one bad game.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
The error was not discovered until four months after the bid was awarded, the lawsuits say, when HDR hired a wind consultant to look over its design.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Both look over at me and then Lumet mumbles something and the conversation abruptly ends.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Not committing to Wedgewood creates the potential for controversy, for the 33-year-old to look over his shoulder after one bad game.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
The error was not discovered until four months after the bid was awarded, the lawsuits say, when HDR hired a wind consultant to look over its design.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look over
scan
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Water refill stations are prevalent throughout the resort, and guests are provided with complimentary refillable, NFC-friendly water bottles (scan the app to keep track of refills and assess environmental impact).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Others lingered near the bar, clutching cocktails and scanning the room before finally introducing themselves to strangers.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20over. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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