be on the lookout for

idiom

variants or keep a lookout for

Synonyms of be on the lookout for next

: to watch or search for (something or someone) : be alert to

Be on the lookout for flooded roads after heavy rainstorms.

The police officer walked through the neighborhood, keeping a (sharp) lookout for any suspicious activity.

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With visitors flocking to Riverside for the annual Festival of Lights, city officials are warning people to be on the lookout for fake QR codes posted by scammers at parking pay stations. —

Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024 On Sunday, Santa’s Side Hustle will be on the lookout for Buddy look-alikes. —

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024 The singer has a perfect record of attending home games this season so be on the lookout for her sixth appearance. —

Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 Currency with mistakes can also be worth a lot, so be on the lookout for modern dimes without the S mark. —

Miguel Legoas, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for be on the lookout for

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