look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t 
looked out; looking out; looks out
: to take care or concern oneself
—used with for
looking out for number one
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Examples of lookout in a Sentence
Noun
The troops posted a lookout for the night.
The mountain road had several lookouts where you could enjoy the view.
Verb
if you go in those woods, look out for snakes!
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
The teen was outside, reportedly keeping lookout for the others.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Among the warning signs to look out for: • Companies claiming their services are superior to free services offered by accredited veteran service officers.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
The teen was outside, reportedly keeping lookout for the others.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
Such groups will engage residents, looking out for each other and allowing the community to be partners with law enforcement in addressing crimes in their neighborhood.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Among the warning signs to look out for: • Companies claiming their services are superior to free services offered by accredited veteran service officers.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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lookout
noun
look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t
1
: a person who keeps watch
2
: a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
3
: a careful looking or watching
4
5
: a matter of care or concern
the plants are wilting, but that's not my lookout
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