1
as in to pursue
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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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
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Recent Examples of look up
Things are looking up for the Rams, and the team was able to land star wide receiver Davante Adams in free agency.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
While parents and staff members want more support, many feel like things are beginning to look up.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac recommends looking up about an hour before sunrise, around 4:59 a.m. in Nashville, when the moon will still be glowing brightly in the early morning sky.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
Tonight marks a particularly good time to look up at the starry sky and catch them, however, as the moon will only be 27% full, increasing the visibility for the showers.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 29 July 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
While parents and staff members want more support, many feel like things are beginning to look up.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac recommends looking up about an hour before sunrise, around 4:59 a.m. in Nashville, when the moon will still be glowing brightly in the early morning sky.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 31 July 2025
Tonight marks a particularly good time to look up at the starry sky and catch them, however, as the moon will only be 27% full, increasing the visibility for the showers.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
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At 17, Kitty-Blu moved from England to L.A. to live with her dad and pursue a career as a makeup artist.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That insight led us to pursue community development grants, which aligned well with our goals.—
Christine Blake,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After predictably dimming for multiple months, the stellar explosion inexplicably began brightening again.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
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Only the edges of the sand dunes, and the sky just above them, were beginning to brighten.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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For those seeking relaxation after their outdoor adventures, the award-winning Lapis Spa & Wellness offers a sanctuary for rejuvenation with facials, massages, and holistic treatments.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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This makes your yard less welcoming by providing fewer places for chipmunks to seek cover, says Anderson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Flaky croissants warm in glowing bakeries, accordion notes drift through the air, and lovers linger by the Seine.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Photographer Josh Dury captured a breathtaking view of Perseid meteors raining down alongside the glowing band of the Milky Way towards the Durdle Door rock formation on the coast of Dorset in the UK.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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