look through

[look-throo] / ˈlʊkˌθru /

VERB

peruse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze browse inspect pore over scan scrutinize skim

STRONG

read study

WEAK

glance over

Antonyms

WEAK

neglect overlook

VERB

scan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

browse check examine flash flip through leaf through scour search skim thumb through

STRONG

consider contemplate inquire investigate look overlook regard riff riffle rumble study survey sweep

WEAK

dip into give the once-over glance at glance over have a look-see look up and down run over run through size up take a gander take stock of

Antonyms

STRONG

discard disregard forget ignore look away neglect

Example Sentences

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At the top is a stunning "Sky Room" with views over Chicago, where visitors can physically look through the words of Obama's speech.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“Investors have been remarkably willing to look through the setbacks and assume negotiations would resume,” but at some stage they may stop doing that, Green said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Benitez set out a charcuterie board of local meats and cheeses on the back of the truck, and I took a look through the thermal scope.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Police effectively asked Google to look through a vast archive of human movement and identify which lives intersected with a particular patch of pavement at a particular moment in time.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

I look through the hanging clothes—mostly dresses—and pick out the ones I think are fancy enough for the service but not too fancy.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

look through

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