LOOKING FOR Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

looking for

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present participle of look for

as in pursuing

to go in search of She had been looking for a job for months.

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as in wooing

to act so as to make (something) more likely They were just looking for trouble.

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as in expecting

to believe in the future occurrence of (something) They were looking for their first win of the season.

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Recent Examples of looking for 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 The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an 80-year-old missing woman. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026 This time around, two bottom-five teams were looking for a spark. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 This makes BetMGM a great option for those looking for additional options to wager on the NBA. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The holiday's almost here and not only will shoppers be looking for the best deals, but job seekers will also be on the hunt for those seasonal gigs. — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 McCabe said investigators will be looking for more than just a purchase history. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Best Buy has been looking for growth drivers as the retailer tries to revitalize its business performance under Bonfig. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 Students nationwide applying to colleges and universities are looking for the best experience possible. — Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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