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
Here’s when to look up, the origins of the moon’s name, and the weather forecast.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
In another photo, his doe eyes are looking up with dewy skin from the product.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
But the prosecutor didn’t know that while standing before the judge, who to his credit took it upon the court to look up the back story.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
My son looked up at me and smiled, and then ran back on defense.
—Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
In another photo, his doe eyes are looking up with dewy skin from the product.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
But the prosecutor didn’t know that while standing before the judge, who to his credit took it upon the court to look up the back story.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
My son looked up at me and smiled, and then ran back on defense.
—Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
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And, to be clear, there are some people who use protests like the ones against Trump’s immigration raids as a cover and excuse to pursue an extraneous agenda of violence and anarchy.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The cases remain in the initial stages of investigation, with no certainty that any criminal charges will be pursued.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Furthermore, alpha hydroxy acid—citric acid, to be exact—adds a little exfoliation to the mix, sweeping away dead skin cells and excess oils while brightening the complexion and helping skin absorb other products like toners, serums, and moisturizers.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 June 2025
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Adding color to your outdoor wardrobe can also brighten up your experience.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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But your brain might still seek patterns to overcome.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Some shoppers are leaving glowing reviews to go with their five-star ratings.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Another TikTok-darling on our list, this is exceptionally hydrating without weighing skin down (and almost 4,000 glowing Amazon reviews back that claim).—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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