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
Investigators are now looking into the cause of the explosion, the report said without giving further details.
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Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
With two veterans gone, Coach Tyronn Lue will be looking deeper down the bench for help, especially late in games.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026
Parents across Illinois are looking for practical, affordable tools to help their children succeed.
—Susana A. Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
It’s drawn people looking for social media content, and those more interested in the illicit.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The image, captured by photographer John Kraus, provided a novel view looking almost directly up and into the rocket's intense exhaust plume as it was shaped and backlit by the furious labors of the Merlin engines.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The Rangers have spent the offseason looking for a bargain right-handed bat capable of playing the outfield and serving as a hedge against opponents going to left-handed relievers late in games.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Lucas started looking for ways to get the ball in the senior’s hands.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Teichmann is looking even further down the road.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
With two veterans gone, Coach Tyronn Lue will be looking deeper down the bench for help, especially late in games.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 19 Feb. 2026
Parents across Illinois are looking for practical, affordable tools to help their children succeed.
—Susana A. Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
It’s drawn people looking for social media content, and those more interested in the illicit.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The image, captured by photographer John Kraus, provided a novel view looking almost directly up and into the rocket's intense exhaust plume as it was shaped and backlit by the furious labors of the Merlin engines.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The Rangers have spent the offseason looking for a bargain right-handed bat capable of playing the outfield and serving as a hedge against opponents going to left-handed relievers late in games.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Lucas started looking for ways to get the ball in the senior’s hands.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Teichmann is looking even further down the road.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
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Despite González’s own seeming preference to stay away from the spotlight, the choice comes with a price.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Any pipe might be a passageway, any seeming dead end a secret route through a level.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican victory in November.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The businesses in an industrial park on the outer edge of Fort Collins are banding together and expressing their frustrations about recent power shutoffs by Xcel Energy.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Over the next few years, Connecticut Water is planning 26 projects around the state targeting PFAS filtration to meet the new EPA regulations by the 2029 deadline.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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And within the company it’s been business as usual, with few signs that anyone was feeling the heat.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thinly sliced potatoes bake slowly in butter and cream, creating a decadent side that’s rich without ever feeling heavy.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kristen Bell is set to join the cast of Paramount pic Sonic the Hedgehog 4 voicing the character of Amy Rose, a fan favorite in the video game franchise that was teased in the end credits at the end fo the last installment.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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The most recent discussions in November had resident voicing opposition to allowing residential uses in Saratoga Village.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Athlete Spotlight Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian skeleton pilot, arrived at the Olympics intending to compete with a helmet that sparked lots of conversation.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
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Without intending, even as the Vietnam War lingered on and the national mood was grim, halftime became classic Americana, a telling mixture of self-parody and pride.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The group, which describes its role as increasing understanding of Islam and advocating for American Muslims, is sounding the alarm about the Florida bills.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Lately, Laine noted, the WWE’s star villain Becky Lynch has been using some familiar-sounding language while playing up her status as a sore loser.—
Michael Ballaban,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Staff strike an easy balance, remaining accessible while still giving guests the space to enjoy the area’s quiet and calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Again, the Dodgers have talked openly about giving him more days off, because everything with this organization centers on October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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