1
as in seeming
to give the impression of being
it looks like it might rain
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as in expressing
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown
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3
as in planning
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
they were looking to make a fast buck
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Recent Examples of looking
Standing out in one of these areas will surely be a yellow flag in the diligence process and could lead to investors looking elsewhere.
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Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Residents and businesses cannot afford for the city to continue to be a greater outlier, risk harming our ability to recruit top talent and investments and send the wrong message to growing industries looking to build or grow in Chicago.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Without proposing any comprehensive list of spending reductions or efficiencies, the city is looking to increase a growing list of taxes to fill its nearly billion-dollar budget gap, which will hurt every Chicago resident and business owner.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
The 49ers are looking to sweep the season series against their NFC West rivals after winning a Thursday night matchup last month in Seattle.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The Lone Star politician is hot over Dallas voters looking at decriminalizing cannabis in small amounts.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
That is not fair when widening the lens and looking at his life.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Campbell said one homicide team was at the Union Street scene and another was in Little Italy looking into the second shooting.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
There are lots of boys who are looking for their forever family.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Residents and businesses cannot afford for the city to continue to be a greater outlier, risk harming our ability to recruit top talent and investments and send the wrong message to growing industries looking to build or grow in Chicago.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Without proposing any comprehensive list of spending reductions or efficiencies, the city is looking to increase a growing list of taxes to fill its nearly billion-dollar budget gap, which will hurt every Chicago resident and business owner.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
The 49ers are looking to sweep the season series against their NFC West rivals after winning a Thursday night matchup last month in Seattle.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The Lone Star politician is hot over Dallas voters looking at decriminalizing cannabis in small amounts.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
That is not fair when widening the lens and looking at his life.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Campbell said one homicide team was at the Union Street scene and another was in Little Italy looking into the second shooting.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
There are lots of boys who are looking for their forever family.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking
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There is a final scene that both calls back to a quick, earlier bit with a boy who works in a restaurant, and centers on the three women, finally seeming at peace.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The thousands of news articles profiling her over the years rarely failed to mention her diminutive size, juxtaposing the seeming frailty of her 105-pound frame with her fiery prose.Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
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The share of businesses planning to hire more workers increased by 3 points to 18%, the highest in a year.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Blue Ivy Carter, 12, also joined the film, voicing lioness cub Kiara.Shyla Watson, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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This fall, messages voicing support for Hamas have intensified on some campuses.DAN ROSENZWEIG-ZIFF THE WASHINGTON POST, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the appetite for non-fiction continues to grow, non-fiction producer Celia Aniskovich (Face to Face with Scott Peterson, Beanie Mania) is launching a digital magazine intending to publish stories that can also be eyed as IP for future film and TV projects.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some volunteers formed text chains and Facebook groups, intending to keep in touch long after the ornaments are taken down.Paulina Smolinski, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, Mangione will remain at State Correctional Institute Huntingdon giving prosecutors 30 days to obtain a governor’s warrant.Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, giving yourself more options is an antidote to hopelessness.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 with bachelor's and master's degrees in computer and information science, according to social media accounts appearing to belong to him and the university’s alumni database.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Last year, Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones even claimed the two were engaged while appearing on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee show, but neither Burrow nor Holzmacher ever confirmed the news.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another option suggests closing the case with a note acknowledging the conviction but stating he was never sentenced and his appeal remained unresolved due to presidential immunity.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Microsoft has officially denied these claims, stating that the Connected Experiences feature in Microsoft 365 apps does not use customer data for training AI.Gene Marks, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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By contemplating the ethical dimensions of AI, we are reminded of the importance of addressing the challenges people worldwide face today.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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