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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

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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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Service was incredibly slow during our visit on a busy Saturday evening, but once the meats started arriving, things quickly started looking up.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He prays for her before each game, looking up to the sky while grasping his wife’s necklace, then kissing a ring that has her fingerprint tattooed on it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Business is looking up for the provider of automation technology.

From Barron's • May 12, 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

“You do not have a reading disorder,” she said, looking up at me.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff