be on the lookout for

idiom

variants or keep a lookout for

Synonyms of be on the lookout for next

: to watch or search for (something or someone) : be alert to

Be on the lookout for flooded roads after heavy rainstorms.

The police officer walked through the neighborhood, keeping a (sharp) lookout for any suspicious activity.

Examples of be on the lookout for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This major improvement in the model’s ability to think also intensifies some of the dangerous capabilities that leading AI researchers have long been on the lookout for. —

Kelsey Piper, Vox, 20 Sep. 2024 Also be on the lookout for flickering lights and outlets that don’t work properly, as these can both be indicators of a larger problem. —

Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024 The weather service advised those impacted by the storm to be on the lookout for tree branches and other debris. —

Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024 While traders have been on the lookout for signs of economic weakness, CFO John David Rainey told CNBC Walmart has not seen a shift in consumer behavior. —

Abid Ali, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for be on the lookout for

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