LOOK FOR Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

look for

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as in pursue

to go in search of She had been looking for a job for months.

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Relevance

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as in woo

to act so as to make (something) more likely They were just looking for trouble.

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as in expect

to believe in the future occurrence of (something) They were looking for their first win of the season.

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Recent Examples of look for Here is what two industry voices say about pre-shampoo treatments, what to look for in a scalp oil and who stands to benefit most. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Commercial incentives persist Koh said shipping companies around the world have continued looking for opportunities to navigate the Strait since the conflict erupted, with some operators prepared to accept higher risks and costs. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Wins in Cabarrus would be a sign of the kind of strong performance Democrats nationwide are looking for after months of strong polling results in battleground areas, Heberlig said. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 Wendy Barnes, president and CEO of GoodRx, said women should still look for a human in the loop. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look for

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