be on the lookout for

phrase

variants or keep a lookout for
Synonyms of be on the lookout fornext
: to watch or search for (something or someone) : be alert to
Be on the lookout for flooded roads after heavy rainstorms.
The police officer walked through the neighborhood, keeping a (sharp) lookout for any suspicious activity.

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Health officials are advising clinicians to be on the lookout for possible cases and to conduct testing if the disease is suspected. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 In a new health advisory, the CDC urged doctors to be on the lookout for possible exposures and to administer vaccines and treatments as needed. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 So what should Bronco fans be on the lookout for ahead of Saturday’s potentially season-defining game? — Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026 Mild altitude sickness can quickly turn serious, so be on the lookout for these symptoms. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for be on the lookout for

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“Be on the lookout for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20on%20the%20lookout%20for. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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