1
as in to watch out (for)
to be cautious of or on guard against
if you go in those woods, look out for snakes!
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2
as in to care
to have an interest or concern for
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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look out for
2 of 2phrase
as in nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
He always looks out for his grandkids.
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The heart of the business is the couple themselves, who are that rare thing in fashion: a duo who genuinely care about their products and customers.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
Their stakeholders cared more about social justice (and their investors were less likely to have their backs through a crisis).—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Owner Robert Kraft and his son, Jonathan, president of the Kraft Group, watched practice from the sidelines.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Take a leisurely walk through the bucolic pastureland and enjoy watching these beautiful gentle creatures enjoy their home.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Radhi, an Ayurvedic enthusiast, noticed Jay’s sweet tooth was something deeper than an occasional craving.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This mattress is also durable—Dragan noticed that any body imprints pop back quickly, and is hopeful this will hold up for some time.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Look out (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20out%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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