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
Imagine making a catch on the sideline, getting tackled and looking up at Ed Reed staring back at you.
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David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Suddenly, the Dolphins aren’t just looking up at Buffalo and Josh Allen for the next decade.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
In the Instagram carousel, Travis shared a photo of Rocky — already taking inspiration from his dad in a rock tee shirt and green and white sweatpants — showing off his curiosity by looking up at a sign of what appeared to be a yeti.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Now, after his recent meeting with Charles and rumors of an upcoming one with William, things are looking up.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
In the finale, Brandis pretends not to see the million-dollar stash in Maeve's possession and zips the bag back up, looking up as birds sing.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Prince Harry Has Tea With King Charles More recently, though, things have been looking up for the relationship as Harry and Charles met for tea at Clarence House in September.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
And that means things are looking up for Mia.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Suddenly, the Dolphins aren’t just looking up at Buffalo and Josh Allen for the next decade.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
In the Instagram carousel, Travis shared a photo of Rocky — already taking inspiration from his dad in a rock tee shirt and green and white sweatpants — showing off his curiosity by looking up at a sign of what appeared to be a yeti.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Now, after his recent meeting with Charles and rumors of an upcoming one with William, things are looking up.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
In the finale, Brandis pretends not to see the million-dollar stash in Maeve's possession and zips the bag back up, looking up as birds sing.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Prince Harry Has Tea With King Charles More recently, though, things have been looking up for the relationship as Harry and Charles met for tea at Clarence House in September.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
And that means things are looking up for Mia.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking up
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Instead of pursuing chances to pitch reboots of Hollywood’s most beloved properties, scraping the bottom of the barrel might afford you more opportunities to make films that truly feel your own.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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The district has secured a $250,000 grant from the NFL Foundation and is pursuing a grant from the Green Bay Packers.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gerdes loves to work silver foliage plants like dusty miller (Jacobaea maritima) into containers, their light, shimmery leaves brightening up the garden.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Chicken and rice is a satisfying choice for brightening anyone's day.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The district is currently represented by Giovanni Capriglione, a Southlake Republican who isn’t seeking reelection.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Several lawmakers are also seeking higher office this year and will want time to focus on their campaigns.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Glow-in-the-dark outsoles represent glowing engine headers, and the shoe’s color-shifting eggplant purple upper takes a page from custom car wraps.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, the actress uploaded a new selfie showing off her glowing complexion.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Looking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20up. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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