look for

phrase

Synonyms of look fornext
1
: to await with hope or anticipation
You can look for me to arrive at noon.
2
: to search for : seek
looking for a new car

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Another fun way to capture the vibe is to look for gorgeous home décor or new furniture! — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Around 600 outreach workers would also canvass the streets looking for those in need of help, Mamdani said. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 It’s always been about knowing what to look for, but as people become savvy about the secondhand market, those moments are becoming less common. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Le Pen is looking for an acquittal In what would be the best-case scenario for Le Pen, the appeals court could clear her of all charges. — Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for look for

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“Look for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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