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as in pursued
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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as in brightened
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 looked up
By the summer of 2021, the company had complied with the government’s initial request to identify more than 250 users whose searches included references to bombs or if users repeatedly looked up the RNC or DNC.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
My husband Louis and I looked up and saw Dick, a 1,500-pound bay gelding, pause on the skyline and calmly survey the mad scramble of men and horses below him.
—Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 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
Tributes Social media is covered with memories of Newsome, from family, former coworkers and those who looked up to on television.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 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
The moment after Nate Dogg regulated, Gabriel Landeskog raised his arms to the Ball Arena roof and looked up in complete, utter relief.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Outside, Babb looked up at the castle as stone figures kept watch.
—Adam Fox, CBS News, 14 May 2026
My mother looked bewildered and even Father looked up.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
My husband Louis and I looked up and saw Dick, a 1,500-pound bay gelding, pause on the skyline and calmly survey the mad scramble of men and horses below him.
—Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 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
Tributes Social media is covered with memories of Newsome, from family, former coworkers and those who looked up to on television.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 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
The moment after Nate Dogg regulated, Gabriel Landeskog raised his arms to the Ball Arena roof and looked up in complete, utter relief.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Outside, Babb looked up at the castle as stone figures kept watch.
—Adam Fox, CBS News, 14 May 2026
My mother looked bewildered and even Father looked up.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked up
Verb
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The program is not so different to some policies already pursued by the current Labour government.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Following in her mother's footsteps, Judith Sheldon pursued a brief acting career in the 1950s.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Rangel recalls people approaching him to say that seeing Osito had brightened an otherwise stressful day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Since then, the star has brightened up her hair color for spring and summer, adding chunky blonde highlights to her chocolate brown color.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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The area, a working-class and largely white part of Greater Manchester, is a top target for Farage’s party, but Burnham sought to turn back the tide, relying on his unique appeal as the region’s popular mayor.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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While most fans and pundits view Brazil as the clear favorite in Friday’s game against Haiti, the team’s coach and one of its star players sought to temper those expectations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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