LOOKS OUT FOR Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

looks out (for) 1 of 2

verb

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

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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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 2

phrase

present tense third-person singular of look out for

as in nurses

to attend to the needs and comforts of He always looks out for his grandkids.

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Andrew Taylor-Parr, the image director for Comme des Garçons (who actually lives in the Barbican), notices the appeal of raw materials and strong form against the modern backdrop of visual noise and commercial polish.

— Alex Eagle, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Officials urged anyone who notices suspicious signs of infestation to report them immediately.

— Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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Leaders of the Student List and most likely figures in the new government have committed to the policies the Kremlin cares about most, namely no sanctions, military neutrality, and no NATO membership.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
As grateful as graduates are to shake hands with politicians, Raker cares most about the hug – from her son.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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Fox is back in Betsey Johnson looks after cohosting the brand’s Shopify pop-up launch last year and then receiving the Betsey Johnson Iconoclast Award from Johnson at the 2026 ACE Awards.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Yet Perrette and Decker’s meaty roles still leave gaps – slightly lower down the international chain, questions remain over how territories are divided up and who looks after what.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

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When to stick or twist The other big question in fantasy managers minds if when to stick with a captain haul and when to twist — and this is another element of the game which is dynamic.

— Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Not that Black minds any of that, though.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026

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