LOOK FORWARD TO Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

look forward to

phrase

as in expect

to believe in the future occurrence of (something) Thanks for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

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After scoring just four points on six field-goal attempts in Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, Adebayo was much more aggressive in looking for his own offense on Saturday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Ultimately, Kipe said, the podcast is about helping others who are looking for answers.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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