looking over

Definition of looking overnext
present participle of look over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking over
scanning
Verb
  • Victor looked up, scanning the windows, and saw a large black beast standing on the curb outside.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
  • But under the new policy rolling out this summer, customers will also be able to tip when paying with a credit card for mobile orders and when scanning and paying at the register.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Looking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20over. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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