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
Qassem and Hanan drove from one hospital to another, trying to find Malak, while Ali stayed behind and kept looking for Zahra.
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Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Sheriff’s homicide investigators are looking into the case.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 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
The picture books contain only a few images of the white supremacist mob looking incredibly mild—not spitting, not with N-word placards or the coffin.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
The Chargers have been looking for more range and athleticism.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The big luxury houses hold many of those brands — and lately have been looking hard at their portfolios.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Plus, the addition of a cuff adds a more polished aesthetic that prevents you from looking frumpy at the office or dinner.
—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
Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Sheriff’s homicide investigators are looking into the case.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 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
The picture books contain only a few images of the white supremacist mob looking incredibly mild—not spitting, not with N-word placards or the coffin.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
The Chargers have been looking for more range and athleticism.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The big luxury houses hold many of those brands — and lately have been looking hard at their portfolios.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Plus, the addition of a cuff adds a more polished aesthetic that prevents you from looking frumpy at the office or dinner.
—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
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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Many four-year colleges have been planning for such a transition for years.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Too bad then that the man holding a debt over his head (Jonathan Coyne) is actually planning on offing him in his last match.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 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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Washington has weighed in on the crisis, openly voicing its support for Paz against the anti-government forces and rallying Latin American support for him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Opponents and supporters of the project packed a community meeting organized by a Dallas City Council member, voicing strong opinions on both sides.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Many Democrats, spooked by the prospect of their party being frozen out in June’s top-two primary, have been clinging to their ballots, intending to vote at the last moment for whichever Democrat appears likeliest to finish first.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Prosecutors were intending to keep Wright behind bars until his trial but withdrew their request during the hearing.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
13 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
Verb
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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 21 May. 2026.
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