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
Things may be looking up at the Amazing AM.
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Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Plano postponed its vote on a vendor Monday when negotiations with DART started looking up.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Your dreams may surface useful clues, so consider writing them down and looking up the symbolism later.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Siri, whose social circle is limited to her grade-school best friend, Alex, thinks things might finally be looking up with this new potential friendship.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Dostál can remember looking up to the goalies on his hometown professional team, HC Kometa Brno.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
So many kids see adults with their noses in their phones in public places, and Kid VPs helped create a video about the importance of looking up.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Consider looking up local donation places near your area for more options.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
Born in Delano, California to a family of farm workers, Valdez grew up looking up to his older brother Frank, who had decided to pursue the American dream by way of education.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Plano postponed its vote on a vendor Monday when negotiations with DART started looking up.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Your dreams may surface useful clues, so consider writing them down and looking up the symbolism later.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Siri, whose social circle is limited to her grade-school best friend, Alex, thinks things might finally be looking up with this new potential friendship.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Dostál can remember looking up to the goalies on his hometown professional team, HC Kometa Brno.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
So many kids see adults with their noses in their phones in public places, and Kid VPs helped create a video about the importance of looking up.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Consider looking up local donation places near your area for more options.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
Born in Delano, California to a family of farm workers, Valdez grew up looking up to his older brother Frank, who had decided to pursue the American dream by way of education.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking up
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Since then, students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors have had the chance to enroll directly in a calculus class with extra support in the form of a concurrent class.—
Tammi Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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For many student athletes in attendance, Jones’ message of finding one’s voice as a female athlete and pursuing a dream in sports deeply resonated.—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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With Demna‘s first runway show for Gucci only a few weeks away, sentiment seems to be brightening around prospects for Kering‘s linchpin luxury property, which accounts for 39 percent of group sales.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This will help the aurora’s colors maintain a lush appearance without brightening the black sky.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Choudri did not immediately respond to requests seeking comment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The book took on a life beyond its pages, in the hotels, cafes, spas, and beaches where legions of its readers set off seeking their own transformative journeys.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite debuting less than a month ago, this matching set has already earned glowing feedback from Amazon shoppers.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The reviews for this easy jambalaya recipe are glowing.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Looking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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