looking forward to

phrase

present participle of look forward to

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking forward to
looking for
Phrase
  • While an ordinary walk might leave her mind racing toward work, looking for a particular color gave it something else to do, effectively putting all that other mental chatter on mute.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The holiday's almost here and not only will shoppers be looking for the best deals, but job seekers will also be on the hunt for those seasonal gigs.
    — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Looking forward to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20forward%20to. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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