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
  • One participant noticed the subtle Native American influences woven through my writing — something most of my other clients had never picked up on.
    Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Most Americans, however, have never really noticed the impact of the Jones Act.
    James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • At 82 years old, Doris Dennis has watched that change from her doorstep.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Onlookers watched the storm surge at the Lake Pontchartrain estuary, with kids splashing in the floodwaters as Bertha approached the Louisiana Coast.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Phrase
  • His father was an executive at an agricultural machinery company, while his mother looked after their three sons at home.
    Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
  • Taylor was a generous colleague, always sent an encouraging message on match days, looked after the newbies and was hugely supportive when fourth official, which is not true of all referees, unfortunately.
    David Ornstein, New York Times, 21 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
  • Would fans have cared if England had won the World Cup this way?
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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