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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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Things have been looking up, with higher production and more stable financial results.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Like for this penthouse,” he said looking up, “which hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin bought for $238 million.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But things could get worse for Air India before they begin looking up in terms of its financial performance, says Anand.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Kothandaraman said that things are looking up in Europe, where the war in Iran and its inflationary effects are convincing more people to add solar panels.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

And those that were not asleep were sitting there on straw-filled sacks looking up at me blankly as I passed by.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo