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looking up

VERB

research

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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decline wing it worsen

VERB

improve

Synonyms

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

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decline wing it worsen

Example Sentences

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It remains entirely conceivable that our mid-year forecast of the 4.5% area is very achievable, but for now we’re undeniably looking up in yield, and we remain in an overshoot tendency,” he said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Business is looking up for the provider of automation technology.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Some travel areas are looking up already, with hotel room revenue up 4% year over year in the county in the first quarter of 2026.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

That curiosity turned into genuine interest, and soon he was looking up videos on YouTube on how to start a company, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“It must have been the TV, dear,” Mom said, still not looking up from her laptop.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth