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looking up

VERB

research

Synonyms

WEAK

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

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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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

Business is looking up for the provider of automation technology.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

"We are looking up, not down," he said after his side's 3-1 win over Brighton on Saturday.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“Let’s see what you’ve done,” he says, not looking up and just holding a hand out.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz