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looking 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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"Because they're constantly frightened of the event happening again, they stay in red alert mode so they're hypervigilant, always looking out for danger, always looking over their shoulder, even when danger isn't there."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Anita and Ron Delph were looking out their window recently at the familiar sight of a robust tree canopy that lines just about every street in this picturesque college town.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Question: Do you think these people are looking out for your interests?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

There are a lot of viruses we should be looking out for, to make sure they won’t cause another pandemic.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

We watched from a window looking out upon the Mall, the Duchess and I. And our day had barely begun.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck