Synonyms of been on the lookout for

been on the lookout for

phrase

variants or kept a lookout for

past participle of be on the lookout for

as in noticed

to be cautious of or on guard against

After the storm, the police told the public to be on the lookout for downed power lines.

The public should remain vigilant and keep a lookout for any suspicious activity.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noticed
• guarded (against)
• looked out (for)
• watched out (for)
• observed
• watched
• noted
• kept one's eyes open (for)
• wared
• perceived
• minded
• marked
• attended
• seen
• heeded
• beheld
• discerned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• missed
• disregarded
• discounted
• overlooked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of been on the lookout for

Ornithologists and birders have been on the lookout for evidence that the birds have begun breeding once again in the United States. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026