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 right now for America's Sweethearts.
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The backstory Nay Palad’s prologue has so many twists and turns; a book has been written about it (look up Not For Sale by the resort’s Belgian-German founder and former professional football player Robert Dekeyser).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
While the ride is the main draw, Lyons suggests looking up at the canopy and around the carousel to see the full craftsmanship.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The painting was clearly and legibly signed NC WYETH, and could have easily been looked up before donating.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The backstory Nay Palad’s prologue has so many twists and turns; a book has been written about it (look up Not For Sale by the resort’s Belgian-German founder and former professional football player Robert Dekeyser).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
While the ride is the main draw, Lyons suggests looking up at the canopy and around the carousel to see the full craftsmanship.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
The painting was clearly and legibly signed NC WYETH, and could have easily been looked up before donating.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
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The drone logistics sector has largely pursued faster, heavier aircraft capable of carrying large deliveries over long distances.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The duo originally conceived the company while studying at Cornell University, ultimately choosing to leave their studies to pursue that mission.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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The sleek and simple decor brightens each room, and floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Queen Camilla brightened her wardrobe in a springtime Fiona Clare blue dress for a garden party at Hillsborough Castle on Wednesday in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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The opener will be Vrabel’s first game since the reigning AP Coach of the Year missed Day 3 of the NFL draft to seek counseling following the publication of photos of him and longtime football reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The changes that the mayor is seeking will still set this housing apart for those who need it most, but not let bureaucracy itself drive them away.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Tabakis lightly strums and plucks over a glowing drone and chattering birds, offering an ecumenical introduction, a smiling welcome.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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The area is tucked against the San Gabriel Mountains, which glow the color of warm terra cotta at sunset.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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