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
  • Ask to eat a meal at the chef’s counter; watching the young kitchen team work is its own show.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In the demo, Meta showed people wearing the glasses while watching an NBA game and multitasking between applications.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Phrase
  • An experienced employee shouldn’t have to choose between years of dedication to their job and looking after their aging parents.
    — Scott Parrish, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Olivia Claire Williford, president of the university’s Associated Student Body, said the deaths have encouraged students to have conversations about taking care of themselves and looking after their peers.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Harvard and its peer institutions won’t suddenly stop caring about their largest benefactors.
    — Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Football is putting itself in a bit of jeopardy, allowing people to experience it without caring, entertaining the fantasy and gambling and the social aspect.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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