look up

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as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up

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Recent Examples of look up An air-raid siren had gone off an hour earlier, but no planes had come, so now, when the Enola Gay approached, many didn’t even look up. Noah Hawley, The Atlantic, 2 July 2025 But both took the perspective of having our feet on the ground looking up. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 July 2025 Things have finally started to look up for the Chicago White Sox in Year Two of the Chris Getz rebuild, at least according to Getz. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025 Of course, none of this would be possible without the internet and, more particularly, mobile communications providing the ability to look up information, purchase goods and services and comment on the experience all while on the go. Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for look up
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Verb
  • According to his grandfather, Roley wanted to become a firefighter and was actively pursuing the profession.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
  • The deputy pursued Finley, reaching speeds up to 118 mph in a 45 mph zone, according to court documents. Finley then turned around at a gas station before continuing south on the highway, according to court documents.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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  • Flagg will have to bulk up and find his footing against NBA-level competition, but Dallas’ future has improbably brightened — just a few months ago, fans staged fake funerals outside of home games.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • There’s no need to spend time and money at the dentist to get a whiter smile — these Crest Whitestrips can brighten your smile in under an hour.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • April 2025 The Hierophant: April invites you to seek deeper meaning and wisdom from your life, Pisces.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • Both parties, Liberal and Conservative, have sought to integrate Canada with international trade and security systems.
    Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
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  • Bio-Oil has also received glowing reviews from more than one mama.
    Erin Bunch, Glamour, 9 July 2025
  • Her primary function seems to be solely to wear a tight, glowing suit and look concerned.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 9 July 2025

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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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