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
Customers looking for suggested dates for military or international addresses should visit the USPS holiday shipping page.
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Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 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
The Mavericks are reportedly looking at multiple sites for a new basketball-specific arena that would serve as the centerpiece of an entertainment district.
—Rob Rossi, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
Last month, in the wake of a mass shooting in Minneapolis that investigators say was carried out by a transgender woman, the Department of Justice began looking into ways to strip trans Americans of the right to bear arms.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Among the fleet of superyachts in the harbor, Loewe lives up the cliché of looking fast while sitting still.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Southwest Detroit grocer Joe Gappy remembers standing outside the grocery store his family owned on the north side of Michigan Avenue and looking across the street at a Kroger store.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The Red Rocketeers were looking to bounce back after a tough loss against King Phillip, but the opponent was strong.
—Zachary McMahon, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Ruud made a big push at the start of the second set, looking to basically stick a fork in the match by winning the 28-year-old American’s initial service game.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 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
The Mavericks are reportedly looking at multiple sites for a new basketball-specific arena that would serve as the centerpiece of an entertainment district.
—Rob Rossi, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
Last month, in the wake of a mass shooting in Minneapolis that investigators say was carried out by a transgender woman, the Department of Justice began looking into ways to strip trans Americans of the right to bear arms.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Among the fleet of superyachts in the harbor, Loewe lives up the cliché of looking fast while sitting still.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Southwest Detroit grocer Joe Gappy remembers standing outside the grocery store his family owned on the north side of Michigan Avenue and looking across the street at a Kroger store.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The Red Rocketeers were looking to bounce back after a tough loss against King Phillip, but the opponent was strong.
—Zachary McMahon, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Ruud made a big push at the start of the second set, looking to basically stick a fork in the match by winning the 28-year-old American’s initial service game.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
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This lifts an overhang from a deeply out-of-favor and cheap-seeming group.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Despite always seeming to be hungry, Clark said Sanaa was a kind, sociable and curious little girl.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pulling shots of espresso involves a flash method of expressing steam through grounds for a highly concentrated form of coffee.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Cizmek confirmed that agreements with local authorities are currently underway, expressing optimism that the project’s financial and social benefits will be shared with the local population in various ways, pv magazine reported.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Fast food chain Cookout is planning to open at least 19 new restaurants.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Anyone planning to bring an exotic animal into Kentucky is required to have transportation permit.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to their soft footbeds and mesh fabric linings, these flats kept my feet feeling supported and cool all day.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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While this type of furniture can lend itself to a room feeling stiff and stuffy, The Douglas’ rooms feel lived in and inviting.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Along with a handful of other actors, Alaskey enjoyed stints voicing iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, and Tweety Bird, among others.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Elvira is once again voicing her opinions on Ariana Grande.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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City Manager Sheryl Long recently proposed expanding a city ordinance that would designate the city's transit centers as exclusively for those intending on taking public transportation.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
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In March, the couple decided to retire and purchased a home in Arizona, intending to make that their primary residence instead.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, writing critically about AI without sounding alarmist is difficult.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Huang isn’t the only CEO sounding the alarm about a looming shortage of skilled trades.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Free friendship bracelets at Insomnia Cookies Meanwhile, Insomnia Cookies is giving customers free friendship bracelets for the day.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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