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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On the very day that his relatives looked up to follow the flight of the RAF over the skies of London, the Duke of Sussex was watching an American basketball game.
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Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 14 June 2026
The hierarchy there is that the younger players very much look up to the senior players.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 14 June 2026
As the rest of the royals chatted amongst themselves and looked up, Prince Edward looked back down at his phone before putting it back in his jacket's inside pocket.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Her daughter looked up Beckwith, who sparked controversy during private conversations after his speech about his disdain for the LGBTQ+ community.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 14 June 2026
The hierarchy there is that the younger players very much look up to the senior players.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 14 June 2026
As the rest of the royals chatted amongst themselves and looked up, Prince Edward looked back down at his phone before putting it back in his jacket's inside pocket.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Her daughter looked up Beckwith, who sparked controversy during private conversations after his speech about his disdain for the LGBTQ+ community.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
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California Highway Patrol officers began pursuing a vehicle matching the suspect's description near Castaic Lake.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The tree is said to have sheltered Robin Hood, the legendary 13th-century bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor and took refuge in the forest when being pursued by the sheriff of Nottingham.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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The drums and shaker keep their mechanized pace, but the electronics constantly brighten and fade like flowers blooming in time lapse.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Whitewashed walls brighten the living room, which flows into a modern kitchen outfitted with stainless-steel appliances.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Residents in the area were being encouraged to seek higher ground.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The area’s Labour MP, Josh Simons, resigned with the deliberate intent of allowing Burnham to win the seat, enter Parliament and seek the leadership.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, wildlife biologist Forrest Galante embarks on a nationwide quest to find the nation’s most bizarre and dangerous alien sharks – from glowing swell sharks to elusive sawfish – proving the ultimate shark adventure is right here at home.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The speakeasy-style room glows with a gold-leaf ceiling, ochre velvet sofas, and an extravagant cocktail menu.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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