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
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as in nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
He always looks out for his grandkids.
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Conglomerates like Frito-Lay noticed when smaller indie pickle brands started to take off and Trader Joe’s quickly capitalized on the pickle craze with its private-label pickle offerings.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026 -
Maybe not an 8-year-old’s, but mom's best friend is the only one besides her husband who seemed to notice.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The always excellent Elizabeth Marvel projects wisdom and warmth as a caring nun at the monastery where Jane once lived, her open-mindedness toward cosmic forces that transcend religion conveyed with crisp economy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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Staffing requirements must respect the technicians who have committed their lives to this work and be paired with workforce investments so hospitals can recruit and retain the clinicians who make crisis care possible.—
Cathryn Nacario,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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On May 2, 2024, an undercover agent with the Illinois State Police (ISP) dropped the package off on Vishnevski's front porch and watched as Vishnevski retrieved the package and brought it inside, according to court filings.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The Valkyries built a commanding lead behind 22 points from Janelle Salaün and 19 from Williams, then spent the fourth quarter watching Natisha Hiedeman – who finished with a game-high 26 – chip away at their advantage one bucket at a time.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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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 16 Jun. 2026.
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