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
As Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports pointed out, Belichick was busy hitting the recruiting trail during North Carolina's bye week, suggesting the head coach is still looking for talent to help the Tar Heels beyond this season.
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
For those looking to get ahead, the best career training might not come from a classroom or a corporate internship, but from a low-wage job in the service industry, says Jeetu Patel, now chief product officer at Cisco.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, things are looking bleak for John Cena’s Chris Smith.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
That shortform content is aimed in particular at viewers with mobile phones and brands looking to engage with them.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
But those looking to write off The Smashing Machine and particularly its stars from the Oscars race might be getting ahead of themselves.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
During band practice, a group of guys approached RYNO looking for a band to play at their party.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
City were looking for someone to fulfil that role on top of being a regular assistant coach, essentially two jobs in one.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Investigators from the Hamilton County Coroner's Office are looking for relatives or friends of a Walnut Hills man who died.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
For those looking to get ahead, the best career training might not come from a classroom or a corporate internship, but from a low-wage job in the service industry, says Jeetu Patel, now chief product officer at Cisco.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, things are looking bleak for John Cena’s Chris Smith.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
That shortform content is aimed in particular at viewers with mobile phones and brands looking to engage with them.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
But those looking to write off The Smashing Machine and particularly its stars from the Oscars race might be getting ahead of themselves.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
During band practice, a group of guys approached RYNO looking for a band to play at their party.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
City were looking for someone to fulfil that role on top of being a regular assistant coach, essentially two jobs in one.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Investigators from the Hamilton County Coroner's Office are looking for relatives or friends of a Walnut Hills man who died.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
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Medvedev said on Telegram, in comments translated by Reuters, seeming to hint that Moscow’s response would be a nuclear one.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lee Roberts, North Carolina's chancellor, was present for the news conference, seeming to signal the Tar Heels are committed to Belichick's program.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bessent was recently photographed looking at what appeared to be a text from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins expressing concern about the Argentina proposal.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Joe Maloney, a senior vice president, explained it to me — after expressing shock that kids use the apps.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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Oracle first began the process of planning its new campus before 2021, when an economic development agreement was announced by Nashville Mayor John Cooper.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the midst of putting up your pumpkin decor and planning your Halloween costume, don’t forget that fall is a great time to upgrade your wardrobe.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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The shortages have impacted 911 call response times and have left officers feeling burdened and overworked, often having to sacrifice personal time to cover events and political rallies, Redford has said in previous interviews with The Charlotte Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Politico Jimmy Kimmel came away from his cancellation ordeal feeling good about Dana Walden.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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That sequence began trending on social media, with several voicing their opinions about the play.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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It was also revealed that Matthew Rhys is voicing an unknown character in Season 4.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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His father took them to Las Vegas, intending not just to break the cycle of poverty but for the family to assimilate.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Oct. 2025
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Duane swung the rifle around to his right hand, fully intending to fire a warning shot.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Secondly, the band is sounding better than fine.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Scammers know that official-sounding paperwork gets attention, which is why these types of phishing attempts are so common.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fields would find the end zone a third time at the beginning of the second quarter, giving the Eagles a commanding 19-0 advantage over Southwest.—
Raul Avila,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rojas appeared in four postseason games in 2024 as the Dodgers marched to the World Series and defeated the New York Yankees, giving Rojas his first championship ring.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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