1
as in to pursue
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of look up
Lucy always looked up to me as a successful single father, raising two daughters on my own, my other being 17 now and about to enter her senior year in high school.
—
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
People can look up which cooling centers are nearest to them in Ramsey, Dakota and Hennepin counties at ramseygis.maps.arcgis.com.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 21 June 2025
There is no car to rent, no need to coordinate getting home safely after a few cocktails, no reason to look up the best route to the beach or the most reliable company from which to rent a jet ski.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 June 2025
If one isn’t listed, look up the venue to get a sense of how dressy the occasion might be.
—Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for look up
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
People can look up which cooling centers are nearest to them in Ramsey, Dakota and Hennepin counties at ramseygis.maps.arcgis.com.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 21 June 2025
There is no car to rent, no need to coordinate getting home safely after a few cocktails, no reason to look up the best route to the beach or the most reliable company from which to rent a jet ski.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 June 2025
If one isn’t listed, look up the venue to get a sense of how dressy the occasion might be.
—Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for look up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
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
Verb
-
Then give someone a sincere compliment to brighten his or her day.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2025
-
The trees featured here flower at different times throughout the year and tolerate a range of growing conditions, offering beautiful options to brighten any landscape.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Verb
-
But a December revolution ended the Assad family’s rule, and the former Islamist militant who leads the new government has sought new investment and trade links, which Gulf states in particular have been quick to offer.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
-
April 2025 The Hierophant: April invites you to seek deeper meaning and wisdom from your life, Pisces.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Verb
-
The first Tron had played out as a series of face-offs featuring glowing figures against a black background, replicating the blank environment of an arcade screen.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
-
Miguel and Angel were grinning maniacs standing in the middle of the set with their arms around each other’s shoulders, like ballplayers after a winning game surrounded by a circle of glowing fans.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share