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
Even if hackers can’t change voting results, disrupting how Americans look up where to cast their ballot or falsifying websites that post early unofficial election results could be detrimental to public faith in democracy.
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Kevin Collier, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line, looked up at the board and fell to the snow.
—Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Norah is sitting on a chair while her sister looks up to her and dances to the song.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
For example, the AI assistant in Samsung's new Galaxy S25+ phones can look up information on Gemini, and then do things like text it to a friend or log it in the Notes app.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Collier, NBC News, 5 Mar. 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line, looked up at the board and fell to the snow.
—Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Norah is sitting on a chair while her sister looks up to her and dances to the song.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
For example, the AI assistant in Samsung's new Galaxy S25+ phones can look up information on Gemini, and then do things like text it to a friend or log it in the Notes app.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
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Otherwise, there is absolutely no indication that Russia won’t wait and regroup and pursue the same goals later on—in other words, subjugating Ukraine, carrying out regime change, and making sure that Ukraine remains essentially in the Russian sphere of influence.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2025
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They’re relentlessly pursued by Ash and her army of murderous monks and also must contend with the most fearsome CGI demonic creatures a mid-budget movie can create.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ahead, the 10 best kojic acid products to brighten and clear your skin.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
12 Mar. 2025
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Patients looking to brighten their skin tone and reduce fine lines often turn to Silkro and Thulium laser treatments, which refine skin texture while addressing pigmentation concerns.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Seahawks are seeking a first- and third-round pick in exchange for the 27-year-old Metcalf, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Thursday, and Metcalf is eyeing a new contract worth around $30 million per year.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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What has caused consternation at CBS is that Paramount Global is seeking federal regulatory approval of its acquisition by Skydance.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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The information about the institute which has avoided the memory hole just sits there, though this makes some of it glow brighter.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, fake tanners is one of the best ways to get glowing quick, without any harm to your skin.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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