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
Anyone with a functioning pair of corneas can see that the San Francisco 49ers are currently looking up at the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West pecking order.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
The length of the cold stratification process varies by species, so Phillips recommends looking up each plant’s specific chilling requirement and planning accordingly.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Nearly everyone was looking up at the slope, hoping against hope.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
As a result, dialogue increasingly serves the function of explaining the story so the audience can know what’s going on without looking up.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Things are looking up for NASA after the agency conducted a second key fueling test for the rocket that will launch four astronauts on a trip around the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Things may be looking up at the Amazing AM.
—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
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
The length of the cold stratification process varies by species, so Phillips recommends looking up each plant’s specific chilling requirement and planning accordingly.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Nearly everyone was looking up at the slope, hoping against hope.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
As a result, dialogue increasingly serves the function of explaining the story so the audience can know what’s going on without looking up.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Things are looking up for NASA after the agency conducted a second key fueling test for the rocket that will launch four astronauts on a trip around the moon.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Things may be looking up at the Amazing AM.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking up
Verb
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Another lawsuit has challenged whether the legislature had the authority to begin pursuing the redistricting plan prior to the vote on the amendment.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Before Castro began preventing citizens from leaving the country, Cuba’s then-thriving professional leagues had already turned amateur, forcing top players such as Perez and Cárdenas to decide between pursuing their MLB careers or living a rewardless life as stars in Cuba.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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With sisters that specialize in this ilk of blonde, Elizabeth Olsen's beige old money is broken up only by some brightening highlights within her wispy bangs.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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The department is also seeking to rein in the company's exclusive deals with amphitheaters.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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McOsker is seeking a second term representing District 15, which includes Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, San Pedro, Watts and Wilmington.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The driver switches the radio silent, the world glowing around them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The reports from the back fields were immediately glowing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Looking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20up. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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