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
Emergency workers in Beirut spent the day looking for any survivors after Israel launched airstrikes into Lebanon's capital on Wednesday, targeting Hezbollah.
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Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
The formula also includes peptides to soften lines, cocoa extract to provide antioxidant protection, and chronocyclin, a skincare ingredient that helps boost vitamin D in the skin for more youthful-looking, bouncy skin.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
If they do get listed, investors looking for short-term rentals snap them up, leaving limited options for anyone looking to relocate.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Vitello said Tuesday that the primary trait that the coaching staff is looking for in their relievers is strike-throwing.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Other pictures give an inside look at the grand affair, whose guests included little sister Serena, 44, looking slim and sleek in a white corset top and silky pink skirt.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
MacKeever says neutrals remain popular with homeowners looking for a classic look in 2026.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Other budgetary implications the administration is looking at is how senior attendance will play a part in state funding near the end of the year, as more seniors skip classes.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
Their oldest is looking at colleges.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
The formula also includes peptides to soften lines, cocoa extract to provide antioxidant protection, and chronocyclin, a skincare ingredient that helps boost vitamin D in the skin for more youthful-looking, bouncy skin.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
If they do get listed, investors looking for short-term rentals snap them up, leaving limited options for anyone looking to relocate.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Vitello said Tuesday that the primary trait that the coaching staff is looking for in their relievers is strike-throwing.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Other pictures give an inside look at the grand affair, whose guests included little sister Serena, 44, looking slim and sleek in a white corset top and silky pink skirt.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
MacKeever says neutrals remain popular with homeowners looking for a classic look in 2026.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Other budgetary implications the administration is looking at is how senior attendance will play a part in state funding near the end of the year, as more seniors skip classes.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
Their oldest is looking at colleges.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
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Because pain is so subjective—and because of the difficulty in substantiating conditions such as whiplash and soft-tissue damage—surgery had the benefit not just of running up the clinical expense of an accident but also of seeming to ratify its legitimacy.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The entryway is grand and gilded, the staff deferential and efficient (and always greet you by name), but flashes of modern style and edgy attitude save the place from seeming staid.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Beltran said expressing those emotions can bring people together.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This includes Tallent, who looked in the mirror and smiled with tears in her eyes, expressing her gratitude.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac, Michigan, high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lively seems to be planning a dragon attack, as referenced in her lengthy statement released after Baldoni's recent court win.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Munn is still continuing her cancer journey, but is feeling better overall.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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And looking good on video has started feeling like a bigger part of everyday jobs.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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If crop yields fall, consumers will be voicing a lot of displeasure over food prices.—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tucker and her then-boyfriend, Daniel Ryan Garrett, broke into Dean’s apartment intending to steal motorcycle parts.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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On July 16, 1999, Kennedy sat in the pilot’s seat of his single-engine plane, intending to drop off sister-in-law Lauren in Martha's Vineyard before continuing to Hyannis Port with his wife for cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Other symptoms include ringing, a sensation like something is stuck in the ears or conversations sounding muffled.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Opened in 1881, Edinburgh’s oldest hotel comprises five Georgian townhouses built in the 18th century in the city’s somewhat-misleading-sounding New Town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Rocus, also known as The Bone Wreck, ran aground while transporting a cargo of cow bones to be used as fertilizer on the island, thus giving Anegada's Cow Wreck Beach its unique name.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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All in all, Springs totaled seven scoreless innings, one hit, two walks, six strikeouts and 93 pitches before giving way to a bullpen that also blanked the Bombers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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