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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 view
all that can be seen from a certain point we were struck by the amazing beauty of the lookout from the top of the tower

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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 There are people in need everywhere, and this experience has taught me to be on the lookout. Maureen Carrig, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025 For generations, fire lookout towers stood as landmarks across the American West. Paul Rogers, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025 You’ll be shaded by towering pine trees, scramble over rocks and somewhat rough terrain, and have plenty of opportunity to stop at various lookouts on the way. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 While on site, adjust your path to coordinate with feeding times and notice the many art installations, many of which look like real animals, so be on the lookout. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lookout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
Noun
  • Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park features hiking, biking, equestrian trails, picnic areas, and a scenic overlook.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The often snowy State Route 67, stretching some 43 miles south from Jacob Lake Inn to the lodge and scenic overlooks, goes unplowed after the first big storm.
    Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • Rowling continues to speak out and be drawn into online battles about her views, but the controversies don’t seem to be affecting the star power behind new Potter projects.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Cromwell said the fight started with spectators arguing over someone standing up and blocking the view of the game for other fans.
    Ed Lavandera, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Orlando Magic have cut ties with guard Johnell Davis and forward Justin Minaya.
    Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Here, to avoid drawing attention, interrogators and guards dressed as civilians, uniformed personnel were prohibited and unmarked vans and other regular vehicles moved prisoners in and out.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • How the team adjusts in their first game without their best player will be worth the watch.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Unlocking quantum gravity Gravitational waves, which are ripples in the fabric of space-time first predicted by Einstein, are typically detected at low frequencies by observatories like LIGO and Virgo, which listen for signals from events such as black hole collisions.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
  • On a clear day, the observatory offers views of countless Cascade peaks, including the Three Sisters, Mount Washington, and Mount Jefferson.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • Raja, along with other library custodians and their legal representative, filed into the Israeli Magistrate Court to request an eviction order on the settlers.
    Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Comey was, and is, doing what that NASA custodian was doing – serving his country with passion and pride.
    Billy Ray, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • Some flights in the air were able to land, with assistance from the approach controllers that normally guide planes to the airport, but usually hands them off to the tower for landing.
    Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Kelp towers above me, collared with fluffy crimson algae.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
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  • But one student's guardians thought the books listed by Boye were all inappropriate.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Audience members must be at least 12 years old; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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