1
as in to watch 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 to care
to have an interest or concern for
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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look out for
2 of 2phrase
as in nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
He always looks out for his grandkids.
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Customers care deeply about environmentally and socially responsible products, and organizations are evolving their ESG practices to meet those expectations.—
Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025 -
We’re praised for being caring, warm, and vulnerable, but only until those same qualities make someone else uncomfortable.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 July 2025
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There were six television cameras, a sketch artist and about a dozen assorted journalists watching the proceeding on a live feed outside the courtroom.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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But amid the nightmare of now, there’s an almost uncanny, delighted sense of watching a comedian who is just the right guy for this exact moment.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some people notice soft, fine hair regrowing on the affected areas initially, which thickens and darkens over time.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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Trends researchers noticed included the popularity of banh mi and an interest in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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“Look out (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20out%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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