look up

VERB

research

Synonyms

WEAK

come upon confirm discover find hunt for peruse scan search for seek seek out track down

Antonyms

WEAK

decline wing it worsen

VERB

improve

Synonyms

WEAK

advance ameliorate come along convalesce gain get better mend perk up pick up progress recuperate shape up show improvement

Antonyms

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decline wing it worsen

Example Sentences

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"You could look up and it felt like you were actually in space."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“And also inspiring to kids who can look up and see heroes that look like them from this community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

And then look up four hours later and realize your kitchen doesn’t actually feel any cleaner.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Buyers should look up common problems for specific models and be prepared for the added cost of potential repairs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

He doesn’t look up at her or stop writing in his journal.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy