1
as in seeming
to give the impression of being
it looks like it might rain
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2
as in expressing
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown
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3
as in planning
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
they were looking to make a fast buck
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Recent Examples of looking
The service was also facing the retirement of older, larger ships and was looking for ways to maintain its fleet size with smaller surface combatants that could be built more quickly and cheaply than bigger vessels, the report said.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Fueled by a successful investment, the government is looking for opportunities.
—Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 28 May 2026
Guerin would likely be looking at one of the Sabres’ three young centers in Noah Östlund, Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The Ukrainian children will come looking.
—Sara Huston, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Dawicki says it’s diagnosed by looking at a patient’s history, doing a physical exam and running a blood test to check for antibodies.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
Shea butter, glycerin, and vitamin E keep lips soft, cushioned, and hydrated, while a lineup of peptides supports smoother, fuller-looking lips.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Refreshing and dry weekend weather in Maryland This-coming weekend is looking much drier and better for all outdoor plans across the Mid-Atlantic, compared to Memorial Day Weekend.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Fueled by a successful investment, the government is looking for opportunities.
—Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 28 May 2026
Guerin would likely be looking at one of the Sabres’ three young centers in Noah Östlund, Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The Ukrainian children will come looking.
—Sara Huston, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Dawicki says it’s diagnosed by looking at a patient’s history, doing a physical exam and running a blood test to check for antibodies.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
Shea butter, glycerin, and vitamin E keep lips soft, cushioned, and hydrated, while a lineup of peptides supports smoother, fuller-looking lips.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Refreshing and dry weekend weather in Maryland This-coming weekend is looking much drier and better for all outdoor plans across the Mid-Atlantic, compared to Memorial Day Weekend.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
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His life is both ordinary and extraordinary, and the storytelling holds those seeming opposites in pleasing tension.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The latest in a string of shows about a nice-seeming suburban mom entangled in a web of improbably dark crime, this iteration stars Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson, and Dolly De Leon.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Add ingredients, stir briefly to integrate them together and garnish with a large grapefruit peel, expressing the oils over the top of the drink before adding the peel to the glass.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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According to the Russian human rights organization OVD-Info, over 20,000 Russian citizens have been detained since 2022 for expressing antiwar opinions, including online.—
Benjamin Nathans,
The New York Review of Books,
23 May 2026
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What to know about Artemis Under NASA's Artemis campaign, the space agency is planning to put astronauts on the surface of the moon for the first time since the Apollo era ended in 1972.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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The sector had been whispering earlier this year that Richemont was planning to offload Jaeger-LeCoultre.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
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Every apartment needs personal touches to keep it from feeling overly staged, and these Quince Shagreen Picture Frames helped add that warmth while still looking incredibly chic.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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The synthetic outer material moved with my foot, feeling sturdy, while the rubber sole kept my footing steady on busy sidewalks and slick surfaces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Angry residents from several towns are protesting the data center, voicing concerns about rising electric bills and the environmental impacts.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Pascal has been voicing Din Djarin since the Disney+ series first aired in 2019 — and he's been ready to bring the character to the big screen for a long time.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Many people wake up intending to eat well and exercise.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Mark Culbertson told Los Angeles television stations KTLA and ABC7 that his family purchased several urns through Amazon after the death of his grandfather last year, intending to eventually divide the late relative’s ashes among family members once his grandmother felt ready to do so.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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He can now be found weekday afternoons on SiriusXM’s ‘60s Channel … sounding as great as ever.—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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This question will also give information into whether work principles are just well-sounding slogans or actually modeled in daily workflows.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Hoff struck out 11 batters, giving him 76 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Plus, its fabric and zippers are the same color, giving the jacket an upscale monochromatic look.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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