looked out (for) 1 of 2

past tense of look out (for)
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as in watched
to have an interest or concern for as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests

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looked out for

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phrase

past tense of look out for

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked out (for)
Verb
  • Inspectors also noticed that cold foods were being held at incorrect temperatures, according to the report.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Role of atomic ordering In the studies, the researchers noticed that individual samples of nichrome were much more prone to corrosion than other alloys with the same chemical composition.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Per Fifa’s data, more than 50 million people across Mexico, Canada, and the USA watched the World Cup unfold during its opening weekend.
    Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • Publishers have watched advertising revenue shrink drastically as audiences moved online and the companies’ platforms captured more than half of global digital ad spending.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Phrase
  • Parents will find the place secure and their children well looked after, and though dining is slightly limited, the activities and beachside annex will also be appreciated.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • During our time away, our neighbors visited with us at the hospital, looked after our house and came over daily to feed and spend time with our cat.
    Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Dave cared about music deeply and his idea to create 120 Minutes helped shape a really cool era in music.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
  • Wilson was such a dominant inside-the-arc force that UNC never cared to waste his attempts on the perimeter.
    Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 11 July 2026
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“Looked out (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20out%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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