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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happening (by)
looking up
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Consider looking up local donation places near your area for more options.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026 -
Born in Delano, California to a family of farm workers, Valdez grew up looking up to his older brother Frank, who had decided to pursue the American dream by way of education.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Happening (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening%20%28by%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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