look out

VERB

be wary

Synonyms

WEAK

be alert be careful be on guard beware check out have a care heads up hearken keep an eye out keep tabs listen mind notice pay attention peg pick up on scope shotgun size up spot spy watch out

Antonyms

WEAK

disregard ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Here are some suggestions on what to look out for.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The public is being urged to be on the look out for a prisoner who escaped from a van while being transported from court in south-east London on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Jonathan Pearce: I fancy Algeria could repeat the thrills Morrocco gave us four years ago so I've picked a trio of their players to look out for.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

If you’re lucky enough to own an oceanfront house in Wrightsville Beach, you’ll look out on the sand, the water and—starting this weekend—an endless stretch of blue and turquoise fabric.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Since then, Quirin was keeping a close watch on his friend, trying to look out for him.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

look out

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