look up

verb

Definition of look upnext
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 The Outlook for Collectible Art and Design The outlook for collectible design and art is looking up, despite a challenging economy. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Searching for color gives you a reason to look up from your phone and pay attention to what’s in front of you. — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Oct. 2026 Henton heard the sound of glass breaking and then looked up to see Holt standing beside the kiosk, according to the affidavit. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 Both teams come into the contest with a 3-2 record and are looking up at the division leader. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look up
  1. pursue
  2. brighten
  3. seek
  4. glow
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  • As of Thursday morning, the government had filed charging documents in 10 of the 28 cases, offering additional details about how authorities relied on voter registration data to pursue broader criminal charges around immigration status.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • L3Harris is pursuing an air-breathing ramjet design intended to improve fuel efficiency and extend engagement distances.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of pursue
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  • His hometown team calling his name on the opening night of the NFL Draft a few months later brightened it.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The restaurant’s name is a nod to former first lady Lady Bird Johnson, whose legacy includes planting wildflowers along Texas highways to brighten the drive.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of brighten
Verb
  • These private, elevated spaces so intrinsic to the character of the property will remain closed to the public while management seeks a practical solution.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Shuler has sought to use AI to mobilize voters this election cycle, even as data centers divide organized labor and invite public backlash.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of seek
Verb
  • The embers of romance begin to glow as Nora shows Joseph how to embrace the freedom of camp life.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t miss wearable glass costumes, an interactive botanical soundscape, glowing geometric light sanctuaries, and works by Dale Chihuly and other modern masters.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of glow

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