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
Zachary Beck is doing some serious hand-biting in this episode, expressing his envy for the way Richard looks up to Reacher.
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Chris Klimek, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Florida and Alabama enter the matchup tied for second in the SEC, looking up at Auburn.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Everyone — even if someone was older — looked up to Lamar.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The Gloss Bridge trussed the look up more with a wet effect gloss, using Gloss Luxe in shade 01 Disclosure.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
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Chris Klimek, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Florida and Alabama enter the matchup tied for second in the SEC, looking up at Auburn.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Everyone — even if someone was older — looked up to Lamar.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The Gloss Bridge trussed the look up more with a wet effect gloss, using Gloss Luxe in shade 01 Disclosure.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
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Both Intuitive Machines and Firefly flew their lunar landers under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services, or CLPS, program, which aims to spur the business sector to pursue lunar exploration.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Gallo requested his release from the White Sox in order to pursue a career as a pitcher.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 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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Talk with a healthcare provider about a plan to quit smoking and consider seeking guidance from a local or online support group. 12.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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In February, Greenpeace International filed its own claim against Energy Transfer in a Dutch court using the European Union’s anti-SLAPP legislation, seeking to recover the damages and costs the organization has incurred as a result of the company’s lawsuits.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
18 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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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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