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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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
Company executives demonstrated using the virtual assistant for various everyday tasks, such as looking up the date of a concert, shopping for a backpack or planning a soccer watch party.
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David Ingram, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty may not have enjoyed the success he’s been used to in his first season with the Las Vegas Raiders, but things may be looking up for the former Bronco in 2026.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2026
These days, things are looking up.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
There won't be any disappearing act for those looking up elsewhere in the world, with Antares constantly visible alongside the full moon.
—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
David Ingram, NBC news, 8 June 2026
Former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty may not have enjoyed the success he’s been used to in his first season with the Las Vegas Raiders, but things may be looking up for the former Bronco in 2026.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2026
These days, things are looking up.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
There won't be any disappearing act for those looking up elsewhere in the world, with Antares constantly visible alongside the full moon.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking up
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In the third episode of the Hulu show about twentysomethings pursuing their careers in Manhattan, Davis (Will Angus) attempts to impress AJ (Ella Hunt) by eating seafood despite his life-threatening shellfish allergy.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Gonzalez said Regional Transit is pursuing partnerships and discussions with previous contributors to secure long-term funding.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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After predictably dimming for multiple months, the stellar explosion inexplicably began brightening again.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
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Each roller head is infused with a potent cocktail of skin-brightening actives, including vitamin C, tranexamic acid, and licorice root extract, designed to visibly improve tone, texture, and radiance.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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The loggers left in 1955, and the Ranch soon welcomed guests again (and of course—became a guiding force in western hospitality, favored by those seeking a true Montana experience).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The bill would require people seeking state fireworks licenses to submit local permits as part of their applications.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Speaking about the division race during the teams series this week, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns offered a glowing assessment of the rival club that has become one of the National League’s toughest opponents.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Looking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20up. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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