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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Indeed, as some of the dachshund pups clambered onto the bed and got close, the Labrador even looked up toward the camera as if calling in reinforcements for help.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
But the Heat’s new-look up-tempo offense continues to put up historic numbers.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Parker never looked up at Zwerner, who had to leave to return to class, Kovac testified.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
But the Heat’s new-look up-tempo offense continues to put up historic numbers.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Parker never looked up at Zwerner, who had to leave to return to class, Kovac testified.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
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Her teachers and counselor encouraged her to pursue higher education despite her parents’ stance.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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With the owners expected to lock out the players and pursue a salary cap after the collective bargaining agreement expires after next season, the Dodgers serve as an easy foil.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Take a page out of our '90s design playbook and mix contrasting patterns, bring in plenty of cozy textiles, and add a stylish floor lamp to brighten dark fall and winter evenings.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Make your home feel like a winter wonderland with this short house that’s made of rattan and intertwined with LED lights to brighten up your front porch or walkway.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Long a linchpin of oil and gas supply, the Kingdom now seeks to be just as dominant in renewables — from solar and wind to green hydrogen.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Long an obstacle to humans seeking to continue down the river, the Falls of the Ohio offer a peek into prehistoric life.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shaped like glowing maple leaves, the six-piece set brings all the cozy fall vibes while brightening up driveways, walkways, and garden paths.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Emerald Cave glows bright green when sunlight hits the water just right.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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