1
as in to pursue
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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2
as in to brighten
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 look up
Rather than grabbing his hand, Johnson looked up at Russell and asked where his campaign reports were.
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Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
The northern lights are visible to the naked eye, so all stargazers have to do is look up!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Things are looking up at Godinez where there are 90 athletes in the football program, compared to 52 players when coach Aron Kaye returned to coach the Grizzlies four years ago.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
After dinner, on weekends, the prime activity is to take a chair by the river, grab a glass of wine or a cup of tea (and a cookie) and look up at the stars in this dark sky region, comparing impressions with other guests.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
The northern lights are visible to the naked eye, so all stargazers have to do is look up!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Things are looking up at Godinez where there are 90 athletes in the football program, compared to 52 players when coach Aron Kaye returned to coach the Grizzlies four years ago.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
After dinner, on weekends, the prime activity is to take a chair by the river, grab a glass of wine or a cup of tea (and a cookie) and look up at the stars in this dark sky region, comparing impressions with other guests.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
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Resolution had pursued the land exchange with the Forest Service for about 10 years before it became attached as a last-minute rider to a defense bill by lawmakers led by the late Sen. John McCain in December 2014.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The process is too time-intensive and costly, with not enough ROI for lenders to continue pursuing and untenable lending terms for SMBs to accept.—
Brock Blake,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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These six rituals, inspired by traditions like the Hindu Festival of Lights, will help and teach you how to brighten your dark days and make room for creativity—with your loved ones, in your home, in love, in your health, and in your finances.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
21 Aug. 2025
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Its main function is to brighten, and this potent dose works overtime to reduce the appearance of dark circles.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
20 Aug. 2025
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None of the four Walworth County judges returned calls or emails seeking comment.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In October, the agency opened a probe involving 2.5 million Teslas, seeking to determine if the company's technology can adequately perform in low-visibility conditions, like fog and rain.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Flaky croissants warm in glowing bakeries, accordion notes drift through the air, and lovers linger by the Seine.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will glow orange, as well.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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