BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

be on the lookout for

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variants or keep a lookout for

as in watch out (for)

to be cautious of or on guard against After the storm, the police told the public to be on the lookout for downed power lines. The public should remain vigilant and keep a lookout for any suspicious activity.

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Recent Examples of be on the lookout for Watson also warned county residents to be on the lookout for unlicensed contractors. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 Think ahead and always be on the lookout for potential gifts. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 To help make sure students stay safe, South Florida police will be on the lookout for traffic violations, especially around schools and school buses. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 The four-man crew of the CB-90 patrol boat traversing Odesa Bay is on the lookout for the sea mines, sea drones, and Shahed aerial drones that Russia regularly sends toward this Black Sea port city. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for be on the lookout for

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“Be on the lookout for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/be%20on%20the%20lookout%20for. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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