1
as in pursuing
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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2
as in brightening
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 looking up
Dostál can remember looking up to the goalies on his hometown professional team, HC Kometa Brno.
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Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
So many kids see adults with their noses in their phones in public places, and Kid VPs helped create a video about the importance of looking up.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Consider looking up local donation places near your area for more options.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
Born in Delano, California to a family of farm workers, Valdez grew up looking up to his older brother Frank, who had decided to pursue the American dream by way of education.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Suddenly, the Dolphins aren’t just looking up at Buffalo and Josh Allen for the next decade.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
In the Instagram carousel, Travis shared a photo of Rocky — already taking inspiration from his dad in a rock tee shirt and green and white sweatpants — showing off his curiosity by looking up at a sign of what appeared to be a yeti.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Now, after his recent meeting with Charles and rumors of an upcoming one with William, things are looking up.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
So many kids see adults with their noses in their phones in public places, and Kid VPs helped create a video about the importance of looking up.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Consider looking up local donation places near your area for more options.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
Born in Delano, California to a family of farm workers, Valdez grew up looking up to his older brother Frank, who had decided to pursue the American dream by way of education.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Suddenly, the Dolphins aren’t just looking up at Buffalo and Josh Allen for the next decade.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
In the Instagram carousel, Travis shared a photo of Rocky — already taking inspiration from his dad in a rock tee shirt and green and white sweatpants — showing off his curiosity by looking up at a sign of what appeared to be a yeti.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Now, after his recent meeting with Charles and rumors of an upcoming one with William, things are looking up.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking up
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Even so, he was discouraged from pursuing a career in music.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors disagree, insisting that Brown recklessly communicated a threat on X (formerly Twitter) and that the First Amendment does not prevent them from pursuing the case.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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New infrared observations reveal the rare interstellar visitor comet 3I/ATLAS dramatically brightening during its farewell tour of the solar system.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The formulation hits all the targets my tired eyes crave—brightening dark circles, decreasing puffiness, and reducing the look of fine lines.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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However, as part of its go-forward strategy, Authentic is seeking to return to the brand’s roots and will reintroduce its First Ascent elite performance line this month.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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State police offer forensic services programs The Indiana State Police (ISP) will offer a new program targeted toward those interested in seeking a career in forensic services.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Grey is glowing on a girls’ getaway.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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During this dramatic event, the moon will slide in front of the sun but won't cover it completely, leaving a glowing 'ring of fire' around the edges.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Looking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20up. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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