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 The title, a nod to the 2021 film, reflects what the researchers describe as the apparent security strategy of the satellite communications industry—assuming that no one would ever look up to check. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025 But things have been looking up. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025 Both Olivia and Henry seem to look up to Zac. Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 People are increasingly tapping AI for daily tasks ranging from writing emails to looking up recipes. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for look up
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  • The Athletic's Will Sammon recently reported that the Mets are expected to pursue a trade for Detroit Tigers ace and 2024 American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Establishing and respecting boundaries is key Tracy Foster is the cofounder and executive director of Screen Sanity, a nonprofit that helps families and communities pursue digital health.
    Don Riddell, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • This number one-selling electric toothbrush is equipped with four cleansing modes to whiten and brighten your teeth over time, plus eight replacement heads for convenience.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The Orionid meteor shower peak begins tonight, welcoming a spectacular natural light show that could see a flurry of shooting stars spawned by Halley's Comet brighten the dark, moonless sky.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • However, that has all changed over the past few days as reports from outlets including , and uncovered past messages from Platner written on the message board site Reddit – some of which have been deleted as Platner seeks to distance himself from them.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Each brings its own pleasures, but those seeking traditional scares will best be served by Aster's acclaimed debut.
    Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • Marigolds, cascading drapes, and glowing lanterns form a festive canopy of red and gold, blending traditional Indian motifs with the brand’s signature modern aesthetic.
    Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Staying hydrated with cucumber water may support glowing skin, strong bones, and healthy blood pressure.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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