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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
There are people in need everywhere, and this experience has taught me to be on the lookout.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
Noun
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The hiking trails offer a great spot for birdwatching, scenic overlooks and photo opportunities.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cameron added that claims of political targeting overlook a basic point, which is that James’s own office has prosecuted nearly identical cases.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 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
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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
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The Orlando Magic have cut ties with guard Johnell Davis and forward Justin Minaya.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The watch was in place for East Carteret, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 15 Oct. 2025.
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