Synonyms for Were on the lookout:

• v.

  •hunt (verb)
  • ransack,
  • examine,
  • interrogate,
  • scratch around,
  • scour,
  • try to find,
  • be on the lookout,
  • prowl,
  • go after,
  • investigate,
  • trace,
  • grope,
  • question,
  • cast about,
  • quest,
  • ferret out,
  • look high and low,
  • winnow,
  • seek,
  • nose around,
  • fish for,
  • run down,
  • search high heaven,
  • rummage,
  • probe,
  • sift,
  • forage,
  • delve,
  • trail,
  • inquire,
  • drag,
  • look all over hell.
  •watch (verb)
  • superintend,
  • be vigilant,
  • look after,
  • keep eyes peeled,
  • keep watch over,
  • be wary,
  • look out,
  • tend,
  • keep eyes open,
  • keep,
  • take heed,
  • wait,
  • be watchful,
  • be on alert,
  • attend,
  • take care of,
  • patrol,
  • ride shotgun for,
  • mind,
  • police,
  • care for,
  • oversee,
  • pick up on.

Antonyms for Were on the lookout:

• v.

  • hunt
    let go, reply, rush, ignore, answer, neglect.
  • watch
    pass by, harm, overlook, hurt.