look for

phrase

1

: to await with hope or anticipation

You can look for me to arrive at noon.

2

: to search for : seek

looking for a new car

Examples of look for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The married couple were looking for treasures at the Cyclorama Antiques Show while in Boston for a medical conference. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Simultaneously, millions of highly skilled women who stepped out of the traditional workforce to raise children or provide eldercare are looking for a path back in, only to find closed doors and outdated recruitment filters. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Hudson One of the Hudson Valley’s most charming stops, Hudson has become a favorite among antique hunters, art lovers, and hip New Yorkers looking for an easy weekend escape. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Amid that, Hollywood insider Rob Shuter reports that Ferguson is once again looking for a place to disappear after her location in Switzerland was exposed. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for look for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore