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Definition of looks out (for)next
present tense third-person singular of look out (for)
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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

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present tense third-person singular of look out for

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Verb
  • By Kristy Alpert The New York Times Like many 19-year-olds of her generation, Makai Wallace, from South Jordan, Utah, cares deeply about her friends, her skin care routine and staying healthy.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
  • Inspired by the Japanese mingei (art of the people) movement, Mingei cares deeply about design functionality, handmade craft, and bringing out the creativity living in us all.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Top talent watches whether your values show up in the moments that actually cost something.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Not just someone who’s there, who’s a bystander, and who just watches things happen.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • In the clip, Pete runs up to the glass front door of Pooch Play and Stay and paces in front of the entry until a staffer notices him and lets him in, taking him back to the daycare area.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
  • Her smile in the fantasy is one of relief and clarity, which cuts so hard after watching the dread pile up before Leslie notices her.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Not that Black minds any of that, though.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Goes to work and minds his business.
    Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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