How to Use scope out in a Sentence

scope out

phrasal verb

• Ahead, scope out the best workout dress styles to live in at the gym and beyond.
  — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 12 June 2024
• Based near New York, Klingman scoped out Haraburd’s venue list and showed the couple on videochat.
  — USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
• My goal was to scope out the lake from Torrence Chapel Road, a vantage point where lots of great birds have been seen over the years.
  — Taylor Piephoff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• The pair met up at a tapas bar — but not before Kelly’s friends had scoped out the spot and made sure Brunt looked like a good match.
  — Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
• With only a couple of these calls, a sperm whale can scope out schools of squid from almost 800 feet away.
  — Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2023
• Soon after, officials sent a team of divers to scope out the scene, which is located near the town of Arzachena.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
• But it’s not being scoped out for million-dollar homes like those around it.
  — Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
• There’s an expansive golf course, a relaxing spa, and some scenic lift rides for those who want to scope out the sights.
  — Jessica Booth, Redbook, 26 July 2023
• There are already so many shoe deals to scope out, including 33% off some fresh Nikes.
  — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 17 July 2024
• Police scope out the scene of a crime and find a piece of evidence: a strand of hair, a blood sample, a bullet casing.
  — Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 20 Apr. 2024
• After visiting to scope out the site, Mast’s staff proposed to replant the whole acreage, free, and even pay Mr. Harland a bit at the end.
  — Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
• Many parents scope out the selection in advance of saving of up to 8.25% in sales taxes.
  — Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2023
• The first step is to identify and scope out the value of those positive results and takeaways.
  — Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 16 Aug. 2023
• This starts with finding good rock, which often includes hiking to scope out an area.
  — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2023
• This simple tool, a usually 3-foot-long metal rod, can be pushed into the ground to scope out how far down the moisture goes.
  — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
• Helicopters scoped out the chaotic scene in Holmby Hills.
  — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
• Janelle Brown is scoping out a potential new home in Montana!
  — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
• The primates will even climb to higher ground to scope out their surroundings and avoid other groups, since fights would be costly.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Nov. 2023
• English explorers who scoped out the land in the 1580s thought the Native people called it Wingandacon.
  — John Kelly, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2023
• Things move quickly at Palmeira and someone in charge is always scoping out the next available table.
  — Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Apr. 2023
• There’s scoping out the market for when free agency begins on Monday.
  — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 June 2024
• Amid the chaotic Skydance talks, others have emerged to scope out an acquisition of NAI.
  — Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 June 2024
• Dallas area shoppers are lucky to get to scope out new stores regularly.
  — Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2023
• So do your future self a favor: scope out the peak fall foliage times in your area, the book your fall foliage train ride accordingly.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 26 July 2023
• Nearby, Lizzo and her boyfriend scoped out the dance floor and were later seen linking their arms while taking a shot together.
  — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
• Meanwhile, Taverner sends a task force to scope out the bombing suspect’s apartment.
  — Hayden Mears, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2024
• Regardless of tier, cardmembers have at least four full days to scope out the event before everyone else.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
• Gary, who has flown only once before, prefers to scope out the situation on a plane before committing to a spot.
  — Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
• Before starting the hiring process, take the time to scope out the role and create an interview plan, align on priorities and the timeline for hiring.
  — Elena Stefanopol, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
• Prime Day is also a great time to scope out holiday gifts for him and her, like men’s watches, affordable handbags, or multi-packs of cozy socks and underwear.
  — Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 9 Dec 2024