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 -
Despite the growth in corporate ownership, Volk sees no evidence that care quality differs significantly between corporate and independent practices.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for a seven-day free trial from Fubo to watch it for free.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Which is really too bad because bitter is a lot more fun to watch on TV.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 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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Filing electronically is usually the fastest way for taxpayers to receive their refunds, as the system flags common errors that taxpayers may otherwise not notice.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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 17 Apr. 2025.
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