1
as in guarded (against)
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 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
2 of 2phrase
as in looked after
to attend to the needs and comforts of
He always looks out for his grandkids.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for looked out (for)
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There has been a lot of sympathy for the sisters as Britons have watched each salacious detail emerge.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026 -
My editor has watched her teenage daughter miss various dance competitions each of the last three years due to two separate injuries and a bout with appendicitis.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
16 Feb. 2026
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This earnings season, Europe's biggest pharma companies posted results ranging from 7% beats to 3% misses — but no one really cared.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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This story is based on extensive reporting and interviews with physicians, including those who have cared directly for patients with measles.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Stamos-Buesig in turn noticed problems with the group’s bank records and contacted the district attorney’s office, according to both prosecutors and Stamos-Buesig.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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As many fans have noticed, Muffin and all of the kids in the show grow up over time.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
19 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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