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)
Verb
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Oklahoma City's Ajay Mitchell also watched while serving a one-game suspension for fighting in Saturday's 132-111 win at Washington.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Millions of people, including schoolchildren nationwide, watched.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Though Weir says Gosling wasn’t much interested in the science, the actor cared that the film was as accurate as possible.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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But after his team held on for a 79-71 win over the Cougars in Thursday’s first round of the NCAA Tournament, Swain cared much more about surviving Dybantsa’s 35 points and 10 rebounds than taking any mental notes about matching up with him at the next level.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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That observation mirrors exactly what Miles Bridges has noticed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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An investigation into the shooting found that a driver picked up a female passenger in Kansas City, and shortly after, the driver noticed they were being followed by the Jeep.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2026.
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