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
Plus, the addition of a cuff adds a more polished aesthetic that prevents you from looking frumpy at the office or dinner.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Its servers are generally older women who, frankly, all seem to be looking forward to the end of their shifts.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Guests rub shoulders with neighborhood executives looking for an express lunch with colleagues at Il Cittadino.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
While the film has an incredibly moving scene of depicting Midge’s slight unravelling as Alzheimer’s begins to take hold of her, the audience is left looking at it from afar, rather than being inside her mind.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The bottom line Taking an informed and strategic approach is always critical for borrowers looking for affordable mortgage purchase and refinance interest rates.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The woman who died, Smith-Gray, was a high school senior looking forward to walking the stage at graduation, her family said on a fundraising page for her funeral expenses.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Houston police officials are looking into the fatal shooting of Mitchell, her 8-year-old daughter Maya, 4-year-old son Max and the apparent suicide of Mitchell’s 52-year-old husband Matthew in the River Oaks section of the city.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Think of it as a way to keep the skin on your body looking as great as the skin on your face.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Its servers are generally older women who, frankly, all seem to be looking forward to the end of their shifts.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Guests rub shoulders with neighborhood executives looking for an express lunch with colleagues at Il Cittadino.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
While the film has an incredibly moving scene of depicting Midge’s slight unravelling as Alzheimer’s begins to take hold of her, the audience is left looking at it from afar, rather than being inside her mind.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The bottom line Taking an informed and strategic approach is always critical for borrowers looking for affordable mortgage purchase and refinance interest rates.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The woman who died, Smith-Gray, was a high school senior looking forward to walking the stage at graduation, her family said on a fundraising page for her funeral expenses.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Houston police officials are looking into the fatal shooting of Mitchell, her 8-year-old daughter Maya, 4-year-old son Max and the apparent suicide of Mitchell’s 52-year-old husband Matthew in the River Oaks section of the city.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Think of it as a way to keep the skin on your body looking as great as the skin on your face.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
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For the Bucks, Turner’s comments come off as a dumpster fire that needs to be extinguished as soon as possible, with a seeming advantage for Giannis suitors.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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The emergence of Dorion as a serious contender for the top job last week, and the organization immediately seeming to fold in the face of significant public outcry and criticism, wasn’t exactly confidence-inspiring.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The most touching sections feature John expressing his love for Yoko, and drawing a connection between his love for her and his relationship with Paul, as well as his unresolved feelings about his 1970s activism.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Haymon was much less apprehensive of expressing her opinions, particularly her preference for Gascon’s policies.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
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French authorities arrested a 27-year-old Tunisian man last Thursday for allegedly planning a terrorist attack at the Louvre in Paris.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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Several news outlets reported that Makary resigned on Tuesday, which followed days of reporting that the White House was planning to fire him.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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My long, cold period of feeling relegated as a writer was over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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For many families, barriers to care stem not only from transportation or cost, but from feeling misunderstood, unseen, or unable to communicate comfortably with providers.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The bittersweet and poignant film, which is also playing In Competition at Annecy next month, features a stellar voice cast including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Seth Rogen, Samira Wiley and Beanie Feldstein with Abbi Jacobson voicing the lead role of Sarah.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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County commissioners are now voicing doubts about the decades-old arrangement.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Investigators say Wilson entered through an open garage door intending to steal, but instead encountered Abghari inside.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Under the system, vessels intending to pass through the strait will receive guidance from an official email address outlining the rules for transit.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Maxime Saada, Canal+ Chair and CEO, has hit back at an open letter launched on the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival sounding the alarm over tycoon Vincent Bolloré’s growing control of the French entertainment and media sectors.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Still others are acknowledging the likelihood of a bubble without sounding too worried about it.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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