looking to

ADJECTIVE

impending

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approaching brewing imminent looming

STRONG

coming gathering hovering menacing near nearing overhanging portending threatening

WEAK

at hand in the cards in the offing in the wind ominous on the horizon proximate see it coming waiting to

Antonyms

STRONG

gone past

WEAK

distant later never remote

ADJECTIVE

vigilant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious attentive aware cautious circumspect keen observant wary

WEAK

acute agog alert guarded looking for on alert on guard on the ball on the job on the lookout on the qui vive on toes open-eyed sharp sleepless unsleeping waiting on wakeful wide-awake with eyes peeled with weather eye open

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless heedless ignorant inattentive incautious indifferent indiscreet rash thoughtless unaware uncareful unobservant

WEAK

impulsive negligent

Example Sentences

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If you’re not looking to drop $100 right now, there are other low-cost and no-cost adjustments you can make to cut back on bills while keeping cool.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

The Bank for International Settlements -- considered the central bank of central banks -- warned Sunday of a possible bust following a long-running investment boom by companies looking to keep ahead in the AI race.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The important numbers are your age and your contribution rate, plus the number you’re looking to have as income in retirement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

He insisted the unpredictable final 15 minutes of the game in Kansas City clearly showed neither side was looking to repeat the 'Disgrace of Gijon'.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

As the day went on, their numbers were increased by more job seekers looking to take advantage of the opportunity to replace strikers.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

looking to

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