1
as in seeming
to give the impression of being
it looks like it might rain
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2
as in expressing
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown
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3
as in planning
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
they were looking to make a fast buck
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Recent Examples of looking
Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Investigators are looking into the shooting, and police said the identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin is notified.
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Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Coach Outlet has so many rich-looking styles up to 70 percent off.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Economists polled by Dow Jones are looking at a drop of 4%.
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Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Pruning Cut back overcrowded, broken, or otherwise unhealthy-looking branches in mid-summer when the plants have reached 12 to 18 inches in height.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
The Atlas Lions have also been looking really impressive during spells of their previous matches but will look to maintain their performance for a full 90 minutes in the final group clash.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Many people with high blood pressure are looking for natural ways to manage it, alongside medication and lifestyle changes.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Already looking forward to introducing this spot to friends.
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Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Investigators are looking into the shooting, and police said the identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin is notified.
—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Coach Outlet has so many rich-looking styles up to 70 percent off.
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Economists polled by Dow Jones are looking at a drop of 4%.
—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Pruning Cut back overcrowded, broken, or otherwise unhealthy-looking branches in mid-summer when the plants have reached 12 to 18 inches in height.
—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
The Atlas Lions have also been looking really impressive during spells of their previous matches but will look to maintain their performance for a full 90 minutes in the final group clash.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Many people with high blood pressure are looking for natural ways to manage it, alongside medication and lifestyle changes.
—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Already looking forward to introducing this spot to friends.
—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
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The streets around City Hall had become a maze of barricades, checkpoints and police lines, with each turn seeming to produce a new instruction.
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Midway through the premiere, the season’s seeming thesis statement is delivered by Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), perhaps the series’ most malleably moral character.
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Green said data centers could be a hot topic in upcoming elections, as Americans on both sides of the aisle are expressing valid concerns.
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.
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Now, supporters are planning to speak out at an Alameda School Board meeting, hoping to reverse the decision or at least get answers.
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Turkey is planning strict security measures for the summit, including banning demonstrations and restricting access to roads leading to airports, as well as sealing off areas around the summit venue and hotels hosting delegations.
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The relaxed silhouette has the same easygoing feel, and the floral print adds personality without feeling unwearable.
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The bias cut drapes smoothly, and the mocha dot print (my favorite option) adds a subtle statement without feeling too loud.
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Health concerns intensify over smoke Residents have been voicing their concerns about the potential long-term environmental and health impacts caused by the large blaze.
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Waititi is voicing the upcoming work as well executive producing.
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Joumaa, a Lebanese journalist, first met Khalil intending to do a story on her.
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For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.
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Just as the upcycled uniforms were once worn by people, Wong’s collaborative range carries human-sounding first names.
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Moreover, the average person seeing a super PAC ad will not know what was in those filings, but will simply see the high-minded sounding name of the PAC.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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