look for

phrase

Synonyms of look fornext
1
: to await with hope or anticipation
You can look for me to arrive at noon.
2
: to search for : seek
looking for a new car

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Wayne Hamilton, a former executive director of the Texas Republican Party, said Paxton's history of legal and ethical problems could have some conservatives looking for another choice. — Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026 People looking for low-cost alternatives have no doubt encountered several options. — Helen Levy, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 This week, Willis must continue throwing shorter, quick passes instead of looking for deep ones. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 If the amendment fails, Missouri Republicans will likely look for new ways to limit access, including court challenges and attempts to enact more modest changes to the procedure, said Ziegler, the law professor. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look for

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of look for was in the 15th century

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“Look for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20for. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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