looking up

verb

Definition of looking upnext
present participle of look up
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 Synonyms for looking up
  1. pursuing
  2. brightening
  3. seeking
  4. glowing
Verb
  • Rehab works as a case manager with the nonprofit Syrian Community Network, while Feras, who was a physician in Syria, is now pursuing a residency program to continue his medical career.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And aside from their interest in Sasaki, the Tigers are likely done pursuing additional starting pitchers.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursuing
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  • Summary Many social media influencers tout rice water as an anti-aging and skin-brightening miracle.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That includes controversial technologies used to reflect sunlight back into space, primarily by sending reflective particles into the atmosphere or by brightening clouds.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightening
Verb
  • Many governments desire sovereignty in their technology policies and capacities, seeking to develop their own capacities for AI, their own AI models, training, and development of AI centers.
    Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seeking
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  • Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of glowing
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Thesaurus Entries Near looking up

looking (toward)

looking up

look (into)

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