1
as in watches out (for)
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)
Verb
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Nobody cares, nobody’s going to feel sorry for you.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Paramount is believed to be spending $150 million on the maneuver, one that even insiders acknowledge has only a slim guarantee of succeeding and could draw more scrutiny than the company cares to attract.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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The storm watches, which are in effect on Saturday and Sunday, said between 8 and 18 inches of snow could fall around the Absaroka–Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Eugene Levy watches William roll up to Windsor Castle on an electric scooter.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The 11th Street Kids of Harcourt, John Economos (Steve Agee), Vigilante (Freddie Stroma) and Adebayo had already set out to rescue Chris from Earth-2, and Harcourt’s instincts as an agent who minds her surroundings picked up on the white supremacist haven almost immediately.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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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 12 Oct. 2025.
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