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
After looking up the film in the encyclopedia, Murphy learned about the real-life figure who inspired Norman Bates’ crimes.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
An August 23 TikTok video posted to the rescue's account @mercyfullproject showed Lightning looking up at the camera with confusion.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Before, when Joyce would take Jose to a Minnesota Loons soccer game, the child would hyperfocus on the field, rarely looking up to notice the crowd around him.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Ongoing sanctions While things are looking up once again, the seminary is still under sanctions by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, dating to July 2022.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Things might be looking up for the Padres, in part, because things might be looking up for Merrill and Tatis.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
The agency, working with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, made SAVE free to states and allowed bulk searches, as opposed to looking up one person at a time — changes that were celebrated by many voting officials.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Things are also looking up off the field, with Denver building a $175 million headquarters that is scheduled to be completed next year.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 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.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
An August 23 TikTok video posted to the rescue's account @mercyfullproject showed Lightning looking up at the camera with confusion.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Before, when Joyce would take Jose to a Minnesota Loons soccer game, the child would hyperfocus on the field, rarely looking up to notice the crowd around him.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Ongoing sanctions While things are looking up once again, the seminary is still under sanctions by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, dating to July 2022.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Things might be looking up for the Padres, in part, because things might be looking up for Merrill and Tatis.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
The agency, working with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, made SAVE free to states and allowed bulk searches, as opposed to looking up one person at a time — changes that were celebrated by many voting officials.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Things are also looking up off the field, with Denver building a $175 million headquarters that is scheduled to be completed next year.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 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.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking up
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When his estranged daughter Sam tracks him down, in a last-ditch effort to dig her way out of serious trouble, Mickey must choose between rekindling his relationship with his daughter in the face of a terrible tragedy or pursuing a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chases are intended to be stopped based on what police policy describes as a continual evaluation of the risks by the pursuing officer.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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There’s a brightening serum to keep your skin glowing long after vacation, a color-protecting shampoo to help maintain your summer highlights, and a gourmand fragrance with notes of sweet vanilla and earthy amber that linger on skin like a warm hug.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The refreshing feel is perfect for depuffing and brightening tired eyes.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Democrats countered that the GOP proposal actually is partisan, since Republicans are seeking to extend funding following the passage of a controversial spending bill that narrowly passed in July over the objections of all congressional Democrats.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Utah team is now seeking patent protection for its discovery, hoping to take fungal hydrogels from the lab to real-world biomedical applications.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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The glowing road between peaks shows the partnerships between facilities who work together to advance astronomy by looking at things from near-Earth objects to distant galaxies to dark matter.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the economics of an NHL return aren’t glowing.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Looking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20up. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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