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
  • The women did not speak to the media after watching the footage.
    Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The final minutes of the 49ers’ preseason opener wound down, and Nick Bosa headed down from the press-box level after watching from afar Thursday night.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Phrase
  • As for whether the notoriety felt scary or overwhelming at any point, Cooper credited his mom for looking after him.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Enjoy perpetually clear skies and a sense of impending doom while looking after Cerberus.
    Brandon Follick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Imogen appears to be willing to accept verbal abuse and non-negotiable demands from her wife, interpreting the control as caring behavior.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The only mistake is noticing one and talking yourself out of caring.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 10 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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