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
As someone who loves the outdoors, a lot of my time is spent looking up at soaring birds and unique cloud formations — and even watching the sky for signs of weather shifts that might scuttle my hiking plans.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The duo were in attendance for Justin Bieber’s April 11 headlining set, with Perry posting a video on social media in real time with her reaction to Bieber looking up YouTube videos on stage and singing along to them.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Students might consider this a case of simply looking up information—which a majority of them rate as the most helpful and acceptable use of LLMs in surveys—but typing a question and relaying the response is not the same as thinking about it.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Millions back home are looking up and feeling more inspired because of you.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
And make no mistake, the competition isn’t just on the field this year, as the Yankees are looking up at their counterparts at Citi Field who were just voted to have the best baseball stadium food in USA Today’s most recent Readers’ Choice Awards.
—Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Do a general inspection, looking up at gutters and chimneys and down at plantings.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
That’s $5 mil more than what Melania reportedly cost, so things are looking up for ol’ Bezos.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2026
Look, there’s nothing that impacts the American voter like pulling into a gas station, looking up at those big numbers, and seeing a four as the first number, and then God forbid, seeing a five.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The duo were in attendance for Justin Bieber’s April 11 headlining set, with Perry posting a video on social media in real time with her reaction to Bieber looking up YouTube videos on stage and singing along to them.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Students might consider this a case of simply looking up information—which a majority of them rate as the most helpful and acceptable use of LLMs in surveys—but typing a question and relaying the response is not the same as thinking about it.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Millions back home are looking up and feeling more inspired because of you.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
And make no mistake, the competition isn’t just on the field this year, as the Yankees are looking up at their counterparts at Citi Field who were just voted to have the best baseball stadium food in USA Today’s most recent Readers’ Choice Awards.
—Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Do a general inspection, looking up at gutters and chimneys and down at plantings.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
That’s $5 mil more than what Melania reportedly cost, so things are looking up for ol’ Bezos.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Mar. 2026
Look, there’s nothing that impacts the American voter like pulling into a gas station, looking up at those big numbers, and seeing a four as the first number, and then God forbid, seeing a five.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking up
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Despite his guilty plea, Horner still faces the death penalty, which prosecutors are pursuing.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This dynamic has left some 51% of Gen Z graduates with regrets about pursuing a degree altogether, a 2025 Indeed survey found.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The key window is April 10-20, when the comet is brightening but not yet too deeply embedded in the sun's glare.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Japan, which has been ramping up defense spending in recent years, is seeking to counter regional security threats and support partner countries during wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.—
Sam Meredith,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the financial burdens of HEVC licensing, the risk of lawsuits from patent holders can deter companies from seeking HEVC support.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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José Bastón and Eva Longoria are glowing in their sequins and smiles at LACMA's Opening Gala for The David Geffen Galleries in Los Angeles on April 16.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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After mounting the Bioluminator to their amphibious aircraft, Cora and Jasper follow the glowing bioluminescent trail from the Wildwood Tree to the Secret Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Looking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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