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as in pursuing
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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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
That’s $5 mil more than what Melania reportedly cost, so things are looking up for ol’ Bezos.
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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
Jobseekers should verify anyone contacting them by email addresses, looking up the person online, such as on LinkedIn, and if something does seem suspicious, flag it to the outlet where it was received.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
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
Jobseekers should verify anyone contacting them by email addresses, looking up the person online, such as on LinkedIn, and if something does seem suspicious, flag it to the outlet where it was received.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking up
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Effectively pursuing all four of these strategies at once, backed by good intelligence and cutting off supply from Iran, could make the war an easier affair than in 2024.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the lawsuit contends that while LaBeouf’s attorneys were still aggressively pursuing their position and seeking monetary compensation from Barnett, a partying LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on assault charges for allegedly punching two bar patrons.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 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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That lush indoor garden brightening your living room could be hiding a serious risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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For example, a mother seeking asylum would not be able to add her child to her application, according to Conchita Cruz with the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Get healthy, glowing skin with this all-in-one beauty wand.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production, and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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