1
as in pursuing
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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2
as in brightening
to become glad or hopeful
by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up
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Recent Examples of looking up
There won't be any disappearing act for those looking up elsewhere in the world, with Antares constantly visible alongside the full moon.
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CBS News, 28 May 2026
Good times for the place have come and gone under various ownerships in the years since, and things are now looking up once more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Just when everything is looking up, things start to get dicey again as Pete vanishes from the backseat of the car just moments before arriving back on Woodstone property.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 May 2026
Taller buildings are going up, and things are looking up.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
He's been looking up ways to move and work abroad for the last year.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 May 2026
After the incident, which took place at the 7th hole, Rahm's tournament began looking up.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Fiona said, looking up from her phone.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The importance of the moon phase is just one of many lessons that only emerge after time spent outside, looking up.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 May 2026
CBS News, 28 May 2026
Good times for the place have come and gone under various ownerships in the years since, and things are now looking up once more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Just when everything is looking up, things start to get dicey again as Pete vanishes from the backseat of the car just moments before arriving back on Woodstone property.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 May 2026
Taller buildings are going up, and things are looking up.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
He's been looking up ways to move and work abroad for the last year.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 May 2026
After the incident, which took place at the 7th hole, Rahm's tournament began looking up.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Fiona said, looking up from her phone.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The importance of the moon phase is just one of many lessons that only emerge after time spent outside, looking up.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking up
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In Italy, prosecutors have tackled the endemic issue of undocumented workers, pursuing several brands for failing to properly audit their manufacturers, some of whom subcontracted production to sweatshops.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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According to a restraining order application filed by the ex-husband of Palacios’ girlfriend, the agent said in a phone call that ICE was pursuing a criminal investigation over his name being made public.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Other ingredients to look for include SPF, present in Supergoop’s formula, and vitamin C, a brightening agent that’s whipped into Nerrā’s dry oil.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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Grab it in brightening pink or yellow shades, or go with the transparent option for a more flexible finish.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Trump has signed executive orders seeking some of the same policies on a federal level.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Later, lunch and afternoon tea often fill the tables with locals or guests seeking live music and a great way to wind down the workday.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For glowing skin, get the plumping thirst relief facial, which involves a nori algae mask and organic marine products only found at Shangri-La Boracay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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From its glowing critical reception to its significant awards recognition, the series resonated with UK audiences in a way that felt truly profound.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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“Looking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20up. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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