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as in guards (against)
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 cares
to have an interest or concern for
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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looks out for
2 of 2phrase
as in nurses
to attend to the needs and comforts of
He always looks out for his grandkids.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for looks out (for)
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There is no question in my mind that employees who believe that their employer genuinely cares about them are more satisfied and, therefore, are more productive workers.—
Dan Amos,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026 -
SpongeBob has a strong work ethic and cares about working hard and putting forth a good effort, no matter the outcome.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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The airplane door is closed, the steps are pulled away, and eventually Benson watches as the flight takes off.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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Schneider watches the games from the owner’s suite, and when things go wrong, Allen turns to him with wide-eyed disbelief that speaks the universal language of a passionate fan.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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His friend Tanya, excuse me, partner in content creation, notices blood pouring out from his back.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Except Cousins notices the teapot is empty and so is the cup.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Not that Sinner necessarily minds the loss of the ranking, beyond seeing 2026 as an opportunity to regain it from his rival.—
Owen Lewis,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Even the genius minds behind Heated Rivalry can make a mistake now and then.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Looks out (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks%20out%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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