1
as in pursued
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in brightened
to become glad or hopeful
by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of looked up
The popular halftime performer known as Red Panda finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting.
—
Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
As Vizcaino delivered her opening argument, Braddy looked up, moving his lips.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Many were young skaters, taught by the elder Naumov and Shishkova, who looked up to their son.
—Dave Skretta, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Many were young skaters, taught by the elder Naumov and Shishkova, who looked up to their son.
—Dave Skretta, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
The boy looked up mid-sob, startled.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
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.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 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
Sundae looked up at the photo on the wall, at Holly Jolly, smiling without shark teeth, sprig of holly glinting on his lapel.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
As Vizcaino delivered her opening argument, Braddy looked up, moving his lips.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Many were young skaters, taught by the elder Naumov and Shishkova, who looked up to their son.
—Dave Skretta, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Many were young skaters, taught by the elder Naumov and Shishkova, who looked up to their son.
—Dave Skretta, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
The boy looked up mid-sob, startled.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
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.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 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
Sundae looked up at the photo on the wall, at Holly Jolly, smiling without shark teeth, sprig of holly glinting on his lapel.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked up
Verb
-
During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the 2008-09 Great Recession.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
-
When energy security is pursued through coercion, legal shortcuts, or discretionary intervention, those foundations weaken.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The tomato broth should be aromatic and sippable, often brightened with white wine, fennel, and fragrant herbs.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
-
An early morning may be brightened with a cup of chai, which is rich in caffeine and has bold, spiced flavors.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
China’s cabinet on Thursday rolled out a work plan to boost services consumption — from cruise and yacht tourism to elder care services and more sports events — as policymakers sought to boost the share of consumption in its economy over the next five years.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
-
His attorney sought a sentence of six years, noting that Grayson has late stage colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Looked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20up. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
