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
  • Trump, reportedly watching returns from the White House, criticized Fox News coverage before most polls had closed.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Apparently, a man – and woman – gotta check election results while waiting and watching the three Jonases on stage.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
Phrase
  • Ultimately, looking after your lymphatic system needn’t become another complicated wellness undertaking.
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Impact on jobs Along with the financial toll that often accompanies looking after a loved one, caregivers may also experience an impact on their jobs or income.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Helen and Bob’s caring and generosity become the good fortune of those in need.
    — Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Being well-meaning but uninformed might look the same to your partner as not caring.
    — Mark Travers, Contributor, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Phrase
  • Tonight, Wasserman offered clarification as to what Rice will be doing for the Olympics as well as praised the smooth-operator executive.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The ones who skip it typically find out the hard way how much invisible work the parent company’s infrastructure was doing for them.
    — Miki Kapoor, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2026.

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