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
Hiking Hverdalir requires hundreds of steps, but a buggy ride on one of the property’s ATVs may be a better bet for those looking for something a little less impactful.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Blue went home the day after surgery, already looking more comfortable.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
While technically more of a tote bag than a true weekender, this roomy travel bag is made from vegan leather and comes in a range of gorgeous, expensive-looking colors, including a dark red that’s similar to the plum color of my Juliette weekender.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Already looking forward to introducing this spot to friends.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Cabrera walked the first two batters of the fifth inning, spraying uncompetitive pitches all around the zone, then got Colorado’s Edouard Julien to strike out looking.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Dahlias, petunias, geraniums, and roses may not be looking their best.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The director, however, was not looking for athleticism.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Managers looking for a way into the France attack beyond Mbappe should look no further.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Blue went home the day after surgery, already looking more comfortable.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
While technically more of a tote bag than a true weekender, this roomy travel bag is made from vegan leather and comes in a range of gorgeous, expensive-looking colors, including a dark red that’s similar to the plum color of my Juliette weekender.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Already looking forward to introducing this spot to friends.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Cabrera walked the first two batters of the fifth inning, spraying uncompetitive pitches all around the zone, then got Colorado’s Edouard Julien to strike out looking.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Dahlias, petunias, geraniums, and roses may not be looking their best.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The director, however, was not looking for athleticism.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Managers looking for a way into the France attack beyond Mbappe should look no further.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
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The streets around City Hall had become a maze of barricades, checkpoints and police lines, with each turn seeming to produce a new instruction.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
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Midway through the premiere, the season’s seeming thesis statement is delivered by Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), perhaps the series’ most malleably moral character.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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Green said data centers could be a hot topic in upcoming elections, as Americans on both sides of the aisle are expressing valid concerns.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Federal authorities allege Proper was part of a group planning an attack on UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 event held on the White House South Lawn.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Christie’s is planning to open a boutique wine shop at its headquarters in Rockefeller Center, thanks in part to assistance from New York state legislators who passed a law allowing the auction house to get around a regulation dating back more than a century.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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The relaxed silhouette has the same easygoing feel, and the floral print adds personality without feeling unwearable.—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The bias cut drapes smoothly, and the mocha dot print (my favorite option) adds a subtle statement without feeling too loud.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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When multiple employees independently describe experiences involving intimidation or retaliation after voicing concerns, those claims deserve serious attention.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter that published late last year, Murphy admitted that voicing Donkey can be physically taxing.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Joumaa, a Lebanese journalist, first met Khalil intending to do a story on her.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
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Just as the upcycled uniforms were once worn by people, Wong’s collaborative range carries human-sounding first names.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Moreover, the average person seeing a super PAC ad will not know what was in those filings, but will simply see the high-minded sounding name of the PAC.—
Richard J. Davis,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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The inventory risk is real, but oil bulls are giving the problem too much weight, Dwivedi argues.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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