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looking up

VERB

research

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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

“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

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

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

“She was sick and trapped in a cave,” Liz adds, looking up from my phone.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz