
Look around for
Physical Action
Often implies actually moving or looking in different places, not just thinking or planning.
She looked around for a place to sit in the crowded cafeteria.
Urgency Implied
Suggests a need or urgency when searching for something missing or required soon.
He was looking around for his passport frantically before the flight.
Casual Contexts
Commonly used in casual or informal situations, rather than formal or official ones.
After the game, we looked around for a place to grab a bite.