1
as in watching 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 watching
to have an interest or concern for
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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looking out for
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as in looking to
to attend to the needs and comforts of
He always looks out for his grandkids.
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Jocytė had her first full practice with the Valkyries on Sunday, after watching from the sidelines during Golden State’s recent two-game road trip.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026 -
Come for sunset, order the signature mai tai, and settle in for one of the best people-watching spots in Waikiki.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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None of this happens because leaders stop caring.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Anthony is an all-time great and a Hall of Famer, but his acquisition was yet another example of the Knicks caring not for the margins.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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“Looking out (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20out%20%28for%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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