LOOKING FORWARD TO Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

looking forward to

phrase

present participle of look forward to

as in expecting

to believe in the future occurrence of (something) Thanks for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

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looking for

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Travelers looking for an in-state getaway can also book vacation packages from Denver that combine the train with hotel stays and attractions in Glenwood Springs.

— Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
What both her businesses offer — they are both located at the same address, but Tian uses the space in the day, and Moon Bar takes over at night — are a good mix of new ingredients and the classics and trends that guests are inevitably looking for.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

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