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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Haaland is the second Biden cabinet member to run for their state's governor's office, as former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is pursuing the seat in California.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Their goal, according to Barbara Chan, an organizer behind the No on C campaign, was to first defeat Measure C before pursuing what the group believes would be a more financially sensible solution for the city.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Sunlight colors the water behind her, brightening a few strands of her hair.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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The off-white wash feels especially fresh for spring, offering a softer alternative to stark white, while still brightening your wardrobe.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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