How to Use look in a Sentence

look

1 of 2 verb
Definition of looknext
Synonyms for looknext
  • He looked back the way he had come.
  • She looked from one person to the next.
  • She smiled at me and then looked away.
  • When you take a walk, look around you.
  • Look both ways before you cross the street.
  • He looked straight ahead and kept walking.
  • They looked off into the distance.
  • Her new haircut makes her look young.
  • He was looking over his shoulder.
  • When I finally reached the top I was afraid to look down.
  • The Suns look like a team that's lost nine of their last 10.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The Dodgers won’t look back on the past week as one of their finest this year.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2022
  • First, hunters have to look about to find the secret clues.
    — Marisa Iallonardo, Good Housekeeping, 28 Dec. 2022
  • In the video, an adult holds what looks like a small cigar to the baby's lips.
    — Mary Bowerman, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2018
  • The best way to do this is to know what the finished jam should look and act like.
    — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2021
  • What does the year ahead look like for you, dear Virgo?
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2022
  • So, what will the Jaguars’ offense look like this fall?
    — Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 11 Feb. 2021
  • Prairies aren't just pretty to look it and nice to walk through.
    — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Just look how cute Stitch comes off in the sequin suit!
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 21 June 2022
  • The list of spices needed for this cake may look a bit lengthy.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The boy held his breath to look dead so that the men would stop shooting, Sarahy said.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 11 Apr. 2021
  • The 6-foot, 201-pound Humphrey looks his usual trim self.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2023
  • This attacks rust at the source and gets rid of it to make your items look brand new.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 8 June 2021
  • The figures looked akin to E.T., the fictional movie alien.
    — Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Just look at those sideburns -- and all that leather...
    — Andrew Torgan, CNN, 19 June 2022
  • There was little doubt about what the rest of her short life would look like.
    — Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2022
  • And not just be like, ‘Ooh, look at this cool movement.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2021
  • Near the end of the interview, Bakker looked into the camera.
    — Brian Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2023
  • That’s why Pulido and the other Spanish-speaking mothers are looking to create change.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
  • The City Council is looking at a proposal to double penalties for violations of the ethics code and recoup the cost of investigations.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
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look

2 of 2 noun
  • I took a quick look, but he wasn't there.
  • I don't think you left it here, but I'll take a look around for it.
  • Take a look at three of her gems and watch the video above to hear the rest, ladies!
    — Charli Penn, Essence, 2 July 2020
  • The Spartans had the look of a team that could make a deep run.
    — Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 3 Feb. 2020
  • Even though she was perched next to a horse, the look was 0% horse girl.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 13 Apr. 2020
  • Here's a look at the current favorites to land the job.
    — David Harten, The Indianapolis Star, 19 June 2021
  • For a more in-depth look, check out our guide to the best cheap phones.
    — Adrienne So, Wired, 14 Jan. 2021
  • The laces emulate the look of the ropes used to tie down boats.
    — Jonathan Evans, Esquire, 27 Oct. 2017
  • And what would a good death look like for Caitlin Doughty?
    — CBS News, 29 Oct. 2017
  • Take a look at some of the best posts of this week below.
    — Chicagonow Staff, RedEye Chicago, 9 July 2018
  • Take a look at the video to see what color smoke came from the ball.
    — Stefan Stevenson, star-telegram, 3 May 2018
  • Have a look at the other links, though, just to make sure.
    — oregonlive, 9 Oct. 2021
  • Here’s a look at what each of the trailer bills would do.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Yellow-and-white linoleum on the floor finish the look.
    — Katerina Ang, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2018
  • Here's a look at some items on the menu to whet your appetite.
    — Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, 13 July 2018
  • Take a look at the festive homes in the photo gallery above.
    — John Kuntz, cleveland, 2 July 2020
  • Here's a look at some of the laws taking effect in the new year.
    — CBS News, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Just hop on over to the comments to see how big of a hit this look was.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Scroll on to see some of the bad gal's best looks...and please, do try them at home.
    — refinery29.com, 14 June 2018
  • The Sweet 16 tips off on Wednesday, here’s a look at the bracket.
    — Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
  • And don't be afraid to have a good look at the cabin pictures.
    — John Walton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Here's a look at what the Suns have done in free agency so far.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 24 Nov. 2020
  • What does the process for getting glammed up look like for each of those?
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Mar. 2022
  • Here is a look at the seven games that will start off the brackets.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2020
  • Dad has been carrying to work and the gym isn’t a good look.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 12 May 2022
  • Max and the guest used paddle boards to get a closer look.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, 9 Sep. 2019
  • This kit is just the ticket, with its stylish rose-gold-and-black look.
    — CNN Underscored, 13 Dec. 2019
  • Of course, there’s a lot more to this speaker than its unique look.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2022
  • The more highly sought after the pieces or the more jaw dropping the look, the greater the chance of taking home the prize.
    — Mikelle Street, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The brand still claims to be hellbent on reshaping the look, feel, and product structure of the consumer tech.
    — Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024

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