look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t 
looked out; looking out; looks out
: to take care or concern oneself
—used with for
looking out for number one
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Examples of lookout in a Sentence
Noun
The troops posted a lookout for the night.
The mountain road had several lookouts where you could enjoy the view.
Verb
if you go in those woods, look out for snakes!
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
Thank you so much for being on the lookout, also thanks to everyone who took the time to send me a message, thank you.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
In the national poll, nearly 41% of respondents thought that Trump would do a better job looking out for Indian Country.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
To catch them, find a lookout spot with clear views to the southwest horizon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
Thank you so much for being on the lookout, also thanks to everyone who took the time to send me a message, thank you.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
That’s Mary Livanos looking out for the larger tapestry of this family and the visual language, and Wanda and Billy having this thorny relationship with the larger public.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
In the national poll, nearly 41% of respondents thought that Trump would do a better job looking out for Indian Country.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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lookout
noun
look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t
1
: a person who keeps watch
2
: a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
3
: a careful looking or watching
4
5
: a matter of care or concern
the plants are wilting, but that's not my lookout
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