1
as in pursued
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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2
as in brightened
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 looked up
As the statisticians looked up the last time someone had lost the Wimbledon men’s final from such a position (John Bromwich in 1948), Djokovic could have unraveled.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
The crowd looked up as the pyrotechnic display colored the sky in shades of red, white and blue.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
By the summer of 2021, the company had complied with the government’s initial request to identify more than 250 users whose searches included references to bombs or if users repeatedly looked up the RNC or DNC.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
My husband Louis and I looked up and saw Dick, a 1,500-pound bay gelding, pause on the skyline and calmly survey the mad scramble of men and horses below him.
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Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Her daughter looked up Beckwith, who sparked controversy during private conversations after his speech about his disdain for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Tributes Social media is covered with memories of Newsome, from family, former coworkers and those who looked up to on television.
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Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
The painting was clearly and legibly signed NC WYETH, and could have easily been looked up before donating.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
The moment after Nate Dogg regulated, Gabriel Landeskog raised his arms to the Ball Arena roof and looked up in complete, utter relief.
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Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
The crowd looked up as the pyrotechnic display colored the sky in shades of red, white and blue.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
By the summer of 2021, the company had complied with the government’s initial request to identify more than 250 users whose searches included references to bombs or if users repeatedly looked up the RNC or DNC.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
My husband Louis and I looked up and saw Dick, a 1,500-pound bay gelding, pause on the skyline and calmly survey the mad scramble of men and horses below him.
—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Her daughter looked up Beckwith, who sparked controversy during private conversations after his speech about his disdain for the LGBTQ+ community.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Tributes Social media is covered with memories of Newsome, from family, former coworkers and those who looked up to on television.
—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
The painting was clearly and legibly signed NC WYETH, and could have easily been looked up before donating.
—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
The moment after Nate Dogg regulated, Gabriel Landeskog raised his arms to the Ball Arena roof and looked up in complete, utter relief.
—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked up
Verb
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Ground units responded, and when one driver failed to yield, officers briefly pursued the vehicle before terminating the chase because of safety concerns.
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Nothing should be ruled out, but this is not something that has been actively pursued by James to this point, according to a source.
Verb
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The scale of recent left-wing victories in New York brightened the spotlight on progressive Democrats everywhere, especially in politically competitive states.
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Plus, the color payoff is very impressive—after just one swipe its orangey-nude color complemented my tan, and brightened my complexion.
Verb
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Across the East Coast, fireworks, tall ships and World Cup watch parties pressed on in sweltering conditions, as crowds sought shade in museums, metro stations and historic sites.
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His widow, Erika Kirk, who took the helm of the organization after his death, pushed to maintain public access to Robinson’s prosecution when defense attorneys sought to exclude cameras from the courtroom.
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“Looked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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