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
Glassman said the family’s legal team is looking into whether Khimberly was properly examined during her initial hospitalization.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Alphabet was also looking for external investors to grow GFiber, and eventually spin it off into an independent business, according to Reuters.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
The International Paralympic Committee is looking into an apparent protest by two German athletes while on the podium when the Russian anthem was played at the Winter Paralympics.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Ladies who lunch, tourists, teens looking for an escape, and everyone in between.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Three of the four acting races are looking similarly hazy, save for Buckley’s odds in the best actress category, cat hate aside.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
But the post-Covid inflation surge is clear evidence, in Warsh's view, that the Fed has been looking at the wrong factors.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
But if Rick later plucks something from behind that rock at the fire, are others going to start poking around looking for stuff?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Arseny Gritsyuk also scored, looking off Hughes on a 2 on 1 before beating Sergei Bobrovsky, who was excellent early and finished with 28 saves on 31 shots.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Alphabet was also looking for external investors to grow GFiber, and eventually spin it off into an independent business, according to Reuters.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
The International Paralympic Committee is looking into an apparent protest by two German athletes while on the podium when the Russian anthem was played at the Winter Paralympics.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Ladies who lunch, tourists, teens looking for an escape, and everyone in between.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Three of the four acting races are looking similarly hazy, save for Buckley’s odds in the best actress category, cat hate aside.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
But the post-Covid inflation surge is clear evidence, in Warsh's view, that the Fed has been looking at the wrong factors.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
But if Rick later plucks something from behind that rock at the fire, are others going to start poking around looking for stuff?
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Arseny Gritsyuk also scored, looking off Hughes on a 2 on 1 before beating Sergei Bobrovsky, who was excellent early and finished with 28 saves on 31 shots.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
Verb
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Loved one seeming a little distant this morning?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Representing a departure from the artist’s preferred medium of wood, the monument curves outward from a narrow base, its vertical form and vaguely human contours seeming to emanate light, notwithstanding the material’s heft.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Another bangs his head against the wall after expressing suicidal thoughts.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Erin Stewart, a Republican candidate for governor and former mayor of New Britain, recently filmed a video in front of the Gravel Pit facility, expressing her opposition to the project.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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For many travelers, the process of planning their trips is a grueling slog through endless price comparisons and messy browser tabs.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rockridge has long been among Oakland’s most idyllic and priciest areas, exactly the kind of neighborhood that is often resistant to the taller, more populous density housing the city is now planning for it.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Soon an entire city could be feeling it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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To celebrate the holiday, Nintendo released the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie movie and shared that Donald Glover is voicing the cutie patootie that is Yoshi.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hurley approached John Gaffney and got his chest next to the official’s right shoulder while voicing his displeasure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Heo re-holstered his Taser, intending to apprehend Best by grabbing or tackling him, Prescott said.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cobb admitted to shooting a handgun inside of the club, intending to harm one victim, according to an arrest report.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Recorded following the filming of his latest sci-fi, Ash (whose score is some of FlyLo’s most boilerplate, Stranger-Things-backwash sounding music yet), this short, seven-song EP dips back into the frantic BPMs of his earlier releases to see if there’s any juice left in the cartridge.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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Brands can publish more than ever while sounding less like themselves than ever.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Deciphering program revisits five of the seven films screened during that inaugural year, giving audiences a rare chance to experience some of the festival’s earliest highlights.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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