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
  • This was already noticed long before the emergence of AI chatbots with the power to converse.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The man’s collarbones no longer cast deep shadows at the base of his neck, Shawn noticed.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Those who watched the pic on non-Imax/Infinity Vision screens only got a bonus of two minutes and 6 seconds.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Millions watched American destinations around the world while international visitors experienced our hotels, restaurants, attractions and communities firsthand.
    — Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026
Phrase
  • Talem will be looked after by MAD Rising Celebrity, MAD Celebrity’s talent initiative dedicated to emerging standout acting talent from the Arab world and supporting their growth within the wider filmmaking industry.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Wailea Canyon Activity Pool is a world of its own, with seven waterslides, a lazy river, caves, and a swim-up Grotto Bar, and between that and a daily calendar of cultural activities, families are well looked after.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The only thing the star center cared about was the competition on the court.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, the side of Eco most on display during the conference, in the form of both personal anecdotes and public tributes, was that of a teacher who loved and cared deeply about his students.
    — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
Phrase
  • Could a simple lie about what the person did for a living ruin her game?
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Ten teams hired new coaches for the 2026 season, while seven did for 2025—the Las Vegas Raiders did both seasons.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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