looking

verb

present participle of look
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 Ceramides support the skin barrier, while squalane and fatty acids help lock in moisture for a smoother, glowier-looking neck. — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026 Researchers found that some counterfeit devices even reported legitimate looking Samsung model identifiers. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Smaller displays near the bottom of the windshield also show speed and lap data, helping drivers monitor performance without looking away from the road for long. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 More windows for rain around Halloween While the last full week of October is looking average, those conditions likely won’t stick around for long. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 One red grape was presented on a non-descript, clean-looking piece of wood. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 The expansion illustrates how international companies are looking beyond China for new customers while using their existing Chinese manufacturing operations to serve neighboring markets. — Jenny Lee,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Denali Suites are the splurge, with all of the extras above plus a refrigerator and private balcony looking toward Denali National Park and Preserve. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 The rest of the weekend is looking pleasant, with the cool mornings giving way to pleasant afternoons. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
  1. seeming
  2. expressing
  3. planning
  4. feeling
  5. voicing
  6. intending
  7. sounding
  8. giving
Verb
  • In this book, ordinary-seeming women unmask themselves as grotesquely evil witches.
    — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The simple-seeming request turned into an arduous task that would require scores of emails, multiple phone calls with Epic employees, a flight to Las Vegas, and a software update.
    — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of seeming
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  • Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid Forward La Liga also issued an official statement expressing deep regret over the hurt caused to Chinese fans by Mbappé's remarks, adding that his personal views do not represent the Spanish league's position.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • After auditioning for the war-sports hybrid period drama helmed by Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor), Nicholson wrote the director a letter, expressing his passion for the project.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressing
Verb
  • All three men are planning to address the court, and their attorneys will give a presentation on each brother’s behalf, according to court filings.
    — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The company is planning to launch a handful of new shows over the next few months, with a longer-term goal of having 12-16 channels led by creators who are subject matter experts.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of planning
Verb
  • During Monday's Morning Meeting , Jim thought that Microsoft and Amazon would be feeling the most heat to raise funds following Meta's move Monday and Alphabet's $85 billion stock sale over the summer.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Most Western countries are aging and feeling the sting of inflation, especially in ballooning housing costs.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of feeling
Verb
  • Arlington head coach Scott Peach spoke to both Aledo and Arlington football teams after the Bearcats’ 42-28 victory, voicing his thanks for Aledo’s support in a video posted by Aledo Daily Buzz to Facebook.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Douglas Rain, who ended up voicing HAL, narrates it; this is where Stanley first heard him.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of voicing
Verb
  • Lane was intending to offer contemporary fiction of the sort published in hardback for 7s 6d at a much lower paperback price.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But Paltrow and Johnson became close friends, with Paltrow reportedly intending to maintain their bond after the breakup.
    — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of intending
Verb
  • But some party strategists have been sounding the alarm for months.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Food packaging highlights healthy-sounding qualities while burying the fuller nutritional picture.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of sounding
Verb
  • The design has also been selected for export programmes in Poland and Indonesia, giving it a growing international footprint.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Something could come together quietly through a helpful conversation, a small favor, or someone giving you useful information without much fanfare.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of giving

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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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