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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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
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as in nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
He always looks out for his grandkids.
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That sort of understanding, as most of us learn, can be in surprisingly short supply—not only because others don’t care enough to try but because sometimes there’s a gap that just can’t be bridged.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025 -
We’re praised for being caring, warm, and vulnerable, but only until those same qualities make someone else uncomfortable.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 July 2025
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More Amazon Prime Day shopping inspo coming at you in 3, 2, 1: Now, watch KATSEYE spill secrets: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!—
Allure,
Allure,
8 July 2025
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Other players to watch include DeMarvin Leal, a 2022 third-round pick who never carved out a niche as a tweener on the defense front, and Cole Holcomb, who was once a do-everything, three-down inside linebacker before a gruesome knee injury derailed his career in 2023.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Sports fans may notice a difference in the race calls this season as longtime announcer Trevor Denman announced his retirement in March.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Spend a few moments taking some deep breaths, noticing where the movement happens.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
4 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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