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 British company Lumie, which specializes in modern-looking light-therapy lamps, recently launched the Lumie Dash ($225), a compact, ten-thousand-lux model that comes in friendly colors like terra-cotta and pistachio.
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Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
In the meantime, the day-to-day work is on us—looking at our money honestly, making strategic moves, and refusing to let an unfair system keep us from building something better for ourselves and the next generation.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
But banks are looking to fortify revenues as a downward trend of inflation in many African markets causes central banks to lower interest rates.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Buchmann said that although the team is similarly looking forward to seeing precinct-level data to get a clearer picture of how Wyandotte County voted, the team found a few indicators leading up to the election that told them the race between Watson and Mulvany Henry would be close.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Police said on Thursday that detectives were still looking for Randall who remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Other companies are continuing with their existing supply chain strategies, or looking at further diversification.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Her laughter, warmth, and her very fine way of looking at life.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
That might frustrate viewers looking for a more straightforward arc of political awakening leading to some self-sacrificing action heroics on Adelaida’s part.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
In the meantime, the day-to-day work is on us—looking at our money honestly, making strategic moves, and refusing to let an unfair system keep us from building something better for ourselves and the next generation.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
But banks are looking to fortify revenues as a downward trend of inflation in many African markets causes central banks to lower interest rates.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Buchmann said that although the team is similarly looking forward to seeing precinct-level data to get a clearer picture of how Wyandotte County voted, the team found a few indicators leading up to the election that told them the race between Watson and Mulvany Henry would be close.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Police said on Thursday that detectives were still looking for Randall who remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Other companies are continuing with their existing supply chain strategies, or looking at further diversification.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Her laughter, warmth, and her very fine way of looking at life.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
That might frustrate viewers looking for a more straightforward arc of political awakening leading to some self-sacrificing action heroics on Adelaida’s part.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
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Smith’s Charlie is seen as the new Henley (Fisher), seeming content out of the spotlight until taking centerstage.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the 10 years since setting up shop, the women have risen to become the most powerful divorce lawyers in Los Angeles, possibly the country, albeit while seeming to do very little actual lawyering.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, one woman recently shared a personal experience when expressing genuine emotion clashed with workplace expectations.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Spoelstra was remarkably upbeat before the game, offering gratitude for the outpouring of support from the NBA community and expressing relief that nobody was injured in the inferno.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The next year, eleven journalists went on to form the White House Correspondents’ Association in response to rumors that the Congressional Standing Committee of Correspondents was planning on selecting which reporters were invited to presidential news conferences.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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They had been alerted that Running Fence was planning to enter the ocean despite having no permit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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While the big luxury brands spent the pandemic and post-pandemic era driving up prices on shoppers who were sitting at home and looking to spend, the sector is now feeling the aftereffects with much shakier sales in a challenging consumer landscape.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Vionic Women’s Walk Max Sneaker These breathable mesh sneakers will keep your feet feeling cool, fresh, and secure with each stride.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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The sequel, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, has a returning voice cast that includes Shakira as Gazelle, Idris Elba as Chief Bogo, Bonnie Hunt voicing Bonnie Hopps, Don Lake as Stu Hopps and Nate Torrence providing the voice for Clawhauser.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kylie Minogue to Shawn Mendes chatted with the royal before heading inside, both voicing support for Australia to host the Earthshot Prize awards next.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the death of his addict father, Ethan heads back to see if there’s any money to be made from selling his home, intending to stay, only briefly, with his aunt Sarah, Metcalf’s character, a Brunhilde of the high prairie.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Combs’ lawyers filed a two-page court document on Monday, October 20 intending to appeal his conviction.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the impact on rivers is shocking and experts are sounding the alarm on what this means for the region, a biodiversity hot spot and crucial climate change buffer.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Vance has been sounding the alarm about 2026.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Chinese leader then toured the vessel, including inspecting the mess hall and giving a trial press of the ship’s catapult button, according to CCTV.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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