Synonyms of looking for

looking for

phrase

present participle of look for

1

as in pursuing

to go in search of

She had been looking for a job for months.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursuing
• seeking
• shopping (for)
• searching (for or out)
• chasing (down)
• foraging (for)
• casting about (for)
• looking up
• casting around (for)
• hunting
• ferreting (out)
• rooting (out)
• questing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• hiding
• ignoring
• neglecting

2

as in wooing

to act so as to make (something) more likely

They were just looking for trouble.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wooing
• asking (for)
• inviting
• flirting (with)
• fishing (for)
• seeking
• courting
• angling (for)
• searching
• hunting
• tempting
• provoking

3

as in expecting

to believe in the future occurrence of (something)

They were looking for their first win of the season.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expecting
• awaiting
• anticipating
• watching (for)
• hoping (for)
• waiting (for)
• depending (on or upon)
• counting (on or upon)
• relying (on or upon)
• contemplating
• banking on
• eyeing
• predicting
• envisioning
• foreseeing
• envisaging
• assuming
• viewing
• prophesying
• foretelling
• presupposing
• presuming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questioning
• doubting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of looking for

Some hospitals in the state are trying to improve the places where children, teens and parents find themselves in crisis and looking for help. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026

Or the Horned Frogs could’ve pursued a former blue chip recruit looking for his first shot at real playing time like Notre Dame’s Kenny Minchey. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

That reach has made the Studbudz attractive to companies looking for more than traditional sports marketing. — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Onboard are mostly adult couples looking for an upscale, yet relaxed experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Middlesex District Attorney's Office Police are actively looking for Arjun, who is believed to be driving that car, a 2014 green Honda Accord with Massachusetts license plate 34P-D94. — Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

For Americans looking for a vehicle under $25,000, the options are even slimmer. — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Right now, thousands of people are reaching for their phones looking for a trustworthy voice on the other end. — Jennifer Karlin, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026

Social media’s latest wellness obsession is looking for imbalances. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026