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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Not a promising recipe for anyone looking for long-term employment in the Premier League.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
As environments become more complex, integrators and their customers are looking for partners who can simplify that complexity and deliver measurable outcomes.

— Dirk Naylor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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