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as in overlook
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
we went up to the lookout on the top of the hill to watch the fireworks
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as in guard
a person or group that watches over someone or something
make sure to post a lookout so that no one can sneak up on us
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as in watch
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
one of the robbers kept a lookout for the police
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Recent Examples of lookout
Every step of the way, stay on the lookout:
Are there problems hiding around the corner or just below the surface?
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Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The Coast Guard determined the FDNY was at fault, finding excessive speed and inadequate lookout on the part of Marine 1 Bravo caused the devastating crash.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Climb to the top of the lookout tower for bird’s-eye views of the historic district, and learn the town’s history at the hands-on cultural interpretive museum.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
They are reportedly also being used by criminals to case targets and can serve as lookouts when burglaries are underway.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
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Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The Coast Guard determined the FDNY was at fault, finding excessive speed and inadequate lookout on the part of Marine 1 Bravo caused the devastating crash.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
Climb to the top of the lookout tower for bird’s-eye views of the historic district, and learn the town’s history at the hands-on cultural interpretive museum.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
They are reportedly also being used by criminals to case targets and can serve as lookouts when burglaries are underway.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
Noun
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There will be four bridge overlooks that offer shaded resting spots with seating.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Best View There are overlooks every couple of miles along Skyline, but the views really stack up around the midpoint as the road reaches its highest elevations.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
7 Mar. 2025
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As the cost of a degree soared, and a crisis over student debt came into view, politicians (and Republicans in particular) became more skeptical about letting federal dollars flow to universities.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Still, Biden didn’t mince words on his view of what Trump has shown the world on his return to power.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 May 2025
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O'Reilly says this pushing of the envelope is largely because Mon is so caught off guard by Krennic's presence.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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With the game on the line, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson didn’t flinch.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Under her watch, the company distributed such festival firepower as The Boy and the Heron and Memoir of a Snail.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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While the Classic looks a little more built-up, and has what may be a larger, physical rotating bezel, both watches have what’s known in some circles as a squircle design.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Light pollution is a serious issue for night sky enthusiasts hoping to explore the cosmos from our vantage point on Earth, and is the primary reason why powerful observatories are built in remote locations, such as the Atacama Desert in Chile.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Astoundingly, that mirror is still in use today aboard the observatory.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2025
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Mistakes can lead to taxes or penalties, so custodians play a key role in helping account holders stay on track.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Journalists should not be in a position to be asking for approval from hundreds of Colorado government custodians of public records.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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To ensure fans could hear the performance, 16 sound towers were installed along the beach, per the Associated Press.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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The 1930, 17-story Art Deco tower was developed by Bing & Bing — who were known for not skimping on space or detail.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
2 May 2025
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The district also has 14 area security managers and about 90 armed guardians, positions that didn’t exist prior to Stoneman Douglas.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The hackers are now requesting additional ransoms from individual schools for this data, as one Toronto district outlined in a letter this week to parents and guardians.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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