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 But young Britons are increasingly looking elsewhere for social connection and embracing sober alternatives to mingle. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 That allows the pigment to transfer subtly into the lashes for a softer, more natural-looking finish. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026 The Angels, Royals and Athletics are on the outside looking in. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Could use a new door … this one’s looking pretty light on security. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 24 July 2026 The cofounder of beauty‘s original subscription box Birchbox and former chief executive officer of Victoria Beckham Beauty is debuting natural nail care brand Buff Beauty, focused on healthy looking nails as opposed to polish. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 As the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) approaches its 10th anniversary next year, founder Joanne Goh is looking beyond expansion. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 24 July 2026 Having entered the industry as a starlet in 2018, Willis had reached its apex in less than three years — and was already looking past the glass ceiling that separates adult performers from mainstream recognition. — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 The right-hander struck out Isaac Paredes looking and got Christian Walker to pop out foul behind home plate to pick up his first major league win. — ABC News, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
  1. seeming
  2. expressing
  3. planning
  4. feeling
  5. voicing
  6. intending
  7. sounding
  8. giving
Verb
  • But for Miami, adding Giannis and LeBron would have made Miami a legitimate East contender with championship hopes no longer fanciful or seeming far off.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Despite the seeming horror of it all, the world just bumbles onwards.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Definition of seeming
Verb
  • In a statement expressing her condolences, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said the state would be conducting an independent probe.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Dee is one of hundreds of United fans who have had similar emails from United, and many are expressing unhappiness about them.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of expressing
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  • Tom Burwell, Sunderland’s chief executive, is alongside Ghisolfi in planning the next steps.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Pimpton was initially planning to enter the portal, but opted to return to Fort Worth for another year.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of planning
Verb
  • However, instead of feeling guilty about her time away from home, Huntington-Whiteley wants her work ethic to serve as an inspiration for her daughter.
    — Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • Thanks to a sprint-pace El Niño, humidity is feeling tropical across coastal Southern California.
    — Sean Macaday July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of feeling
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  • On Saturday, India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, a key demand of the student protesters who were voicing concerns over examination test paper leaks.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • While the writing is top-notch, what really makes this story stand out is the late, great Norm Macdonald voicing Death.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
Definition of voicing
Verb
  • Another resident spoke of downloading a smartphone app to track decibel levels throughout the day, intending to document the noise of the coaster screams and report any violations.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Skyfall plans to acquire a small B2B SaaS or e-commerce company for up to $1 million, intending to run it almost entirely with AI.
    — Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of intending
Verb
  • Michael Cembalest, the influential JPMorgan strategist, is sounding the alarm on this earnings season.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Viticulturists and researchers have been sounding the alarm about a changing climate’s potential to upend this signature state industry for decades.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of sounding
Verb
  • Much of the early literature framed the debate as a choice between state and private ownership, giving less attention to the broad range of ownership and governance arrangements that lie between those two extremes.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • This deep price drop completely sweeps away the financial barrier typically attached to high-power smart floor robots, giving busy families, pet owners, and apartment dwellers an easy way to maintain pristine floors.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Definition of giving

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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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