look into

phrase

Synonyms of look intonext
: explore sense 1a
Investigators are looking into the cause of the accident.

Examples of look into in a Sentence

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Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators are also looking into if the man was connected to the shooting reported the previous night. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026 The commission is looking into ways to make the temporary suspension permanent. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026 Australian police said Sunday that counterterrorism investigators were looking into the attacker's possible connections to Australia. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 Australian police said Sunday that counterterrorism investigators were looking into the attacker’s possible connections to Australia. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look into

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of look into was in 1561

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“Look into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20into. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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