look for

phrase

Synonyms of look fornext
1
: to await with hope or anticipation
You can look for me to arrive at noon.
2
: to search for : seek
looking for a new car

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In the official teaser trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson‘s Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall, thousands of people funnel into the famed venue looking for both warmth and escape in a cold New York December. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026 Those looking for military-grade armor should look elsewhere, though the prototype will provide more than enough protection for the overwhelming majority of us. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 Investors will be looking for strategic clarify from Skydance, Netflix and others as quarterly earnings season kicks off next week. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 The Trojans are off this week, so look for Mosley to be on the sideline supporting brother Grant, an Eagles receiver. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look for

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of look for was in the 15th century

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“Look for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20for. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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