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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look out (for)
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This is about the message sent, with nobody on defense seeming to care as much as those on the offense victimized by the failures.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025 -
All services are virtual and available across the United States, offering employees access to care without disrupting work schedules.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The fall months on the Atlantic Coast are a phenomenal time to watch migratory birds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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If a deal is not reached before college basketball play begins Monday, YouTube TV users will need a different provider or ESPN’s direct-to-consumer app to watch any games on the ESPN networks.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Harvey brings a distinctive approach to the nuclear narrative, one shaped by childhood memories of hearing about French President Jacques Chirac and the Rainbow Warrior bombing, but noticing the absence of First Nations voices in those stories.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Victims may not notice until much later, when more money has been taken.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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