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as in watching out (for)
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 watching
to have an interest or concern for
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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looking out for
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as in looking to
to attend to the needs and comforts of
He always looks out for his grandkids.
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There’s also an external staircase that leads to a sundeck/outdoor living room perfect for whale watching or watching the sun dip into the Pacific.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Ironically, this isolated homeschooler was likely watching other homeschoolers.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Encourage steady, healthy grass growth by caring well for the soil.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
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In Absolute Wonder Woman, drawn by Hayden, who is also part of this artistic new wave, Diana Prince is raised in Hades by the sorceress Circe to be a witch, not on Paradise Island by caring Amazonians, and flies on a skeleton horse.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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