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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
Verb
  • Attendance is free with proceeds benefiting the Artisan Alliance at Wishing Spring scholarship, which offers continuing support to high school students who pursue the arts in college.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The upcoming spin-off introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Understanding which bird species react to changes in light could be key as the world brightens due to the increasing presence of artificial light.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Writers need time to get to know their stars’ strengths, even if those stars have been brightening our screens for decades.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Human rights in Russia will suffer if the surveillance of dissident activity ramps up, and those seeking alternative means of communicating will stand out even more as regime-threatening anomalies.
    Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Known for its glowing marquee and classic signage, the community theater hosts productions year-round, and in October 2025, the lineup includes a whimsical staging of Wizard Of Oz.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Each charm is made-to-order and features Prescription Kiss’ signature, glowing opalescent eyes.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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