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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
This drive takes you through some of the most scenic spots in California’s Inland Empire area, with plenty of photo opportunities at lookouts like Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook off State Highway 138.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The site, once a strategic lookout used to warn of pirates, became a magnet for lovers during the late 18th century.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Some men stop and wait to see what comes along; others keep going, always on the lookout.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Police issued a be-on-the-lookout alert for a white Kia Sportage with Pennsylvania registration JXR-1000.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The site, once a strategic lookout used to warn of pirates, became a magnet for lovers during the late 18th century.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Some men stop and wait to see what comes along; others keep going, always on the lookout.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Police issued a be-on-the-lookout alert for a white Kia Sportage with Pennsylvania registration JXR-1000.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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On the overlook of a dark, looming castle, scarred by war, two friends and lords look out through the mists.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Feb. 2026
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As much of the park as possible, including the walkways to scenic overlooks and down to the shore of Lake Tucker, has been designed to meet ADA standards.—
Emily Brindley,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Channel your inner Gidget and spend a few nights at this mid-century modern rental, which offers ocean views from above the treetops.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Condensation built up on the shop’s windows, obscuring the view from outside.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Love told Morris, who had started every game after senior guard Maya Cobb suffered a torn ACL early in the season, that junior guard Syncere Williams was replacing her in the starting lineup.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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When Jalen Suggs stepped onto the Kia Center court Sunday night against the Pistons, the Magic guard was rocking a new haircut.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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And watches priced over $64,000 (CHF 50,000) are completely dominating the market, making up 89 percent of growth in 2025.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), an international astronomy observatory located in northern Chile's Atacama Desert, produced the striking image.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
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Now the data processing systems that support the observatory are starting to automatically compare every new Rubin image to the corresponding section of that background template.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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Winners will serve as island custodians, agreeing to basic stewardship responsibilities while enjoying peace, nature, and nearby local communities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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An ecosystem of auditors, third-party custodians, and compliance specialists.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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While China has its 75-meter test tower, Caltech successfully beamed power in orbit, and Japan continues its own active transmission trials.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, LendingTree moved from its 64,000-square-foot Ballantyne offices into its 175,000-square-foot headquarters at Vantage South End, one of two 11-story towers on South Tryon Street at Carson Boulevard.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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The nearby Cherry Valley Elementary School was ordered to hold students in place and released them from school early so parents and guardians could pick up their children, White said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Other restrictions include that the prayer and religious text cannot be provided in the physical presence of or within the hearing of students whose guardians have not signed a consent form.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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