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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There are no international organizations that this Administration remotely cares about.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Remote work is not the only factor in a job that U.S. professionals care about.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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About 75 residents were present spread out among the historic church’s wooden pews to watch the event.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gowan’s motivation to provide free allergy-safe meals after Helene stemmed from watching television coverage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The scenes take place in Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, which is 750 miles to the north, but few viewers would notice the difference.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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