looking out (for) 1 of 2

present participle of look out (for)

looking out for

2 of 2

phrase

present participle of look out for

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for looking out (for)
Verb
  • In other words, someone who exercises regularly but also spends many hours each day watching television still has additional risks for worse cognitive health because of their passive sedentary behavior.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The question reflected my own years spent watching youth tournaments at Anaheim's American Sports Centers alongside thousands of volleyball families.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Phrase
  • But Olmo has also been tasked with looking after dad Nestor (Gustavo Sánchez Parra), while his mother works.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Although the Reddit community is looking after its own, there are plenty of other places scalpers can strike.
    William Earl, Variety, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • The only mistake is noticing one and talking yourself out of caring.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • There is dread and sadness and also anger, not only on behalf of the usual alibi for caring about famous women’s bodies, those masses of impressionable teen-age girls, but on behalf of past and present selves.
    Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026
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“Looking out (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20out%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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