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
Even if hackers can’t change voting results, disrupting how Americans look up where to cast their ballot or falsifying websites that post early unofficial election results could be detrimental to public faith in democracy.
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Kevin Collier, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line, looked up at the board and fell to the snow.
—Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Norah is sitting on a chair while her sister looks up to her and dances to the song.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
For example, the AI assistant in Samsung's new Galaxy S25+ phones can look up information on Gemini, and then do things like text it to a friend or log it in the Notes app.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Collier, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line, looked up at the board and fell to the snow.
—Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Norah is sitting on a chair while her sister looks up to her and dances to the song.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
For example, the AI assistant in Samsung's new Galaxy S25+ phones can look up information on Gemini, and then do things like text it to a friend or log it in the Notes app.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
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Washington — House Republicans are pursuing a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, looking to shore up support for the continuing resolution with less than 10 days to prevent a government shutdown.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Some victims were allegedly pursued multiple times, with suspects calling back later to say the bail amount had increased and more money was needed.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Casa Loewe’s golden facade brightens the Jing’an Kerry Center commercial district.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Use a cotton swab to work the treatment into seams and to brighten up vents, crevices and other irregular surfaces. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Seahawks are seeking a first- and third-round pick in exchange for the 27-year-old Metcalf, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Thursday, and Metcalf is eyeing a new contract worth around $30 million per year.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ann Tsung, a NASA flight surgeon, is currently seeking approval to test whether GLP-1 agonists — drugs that have gained widespread attention under names such as Ozempic and Mounjaro as treatments for diabetes and obesity — can treat SANS by lowering intracranial pressure.—
Neil Savage,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Funghi lantern from Charlap Hyman & Herrero, hand-painted by artist Pilar Almon, glows like an orange moon, casting a halo over the 1970s French Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron and the vintage Tuareg mat from North Africa.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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In order to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, Scarlett used facial cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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