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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
Huston plays the brooding, bedridden widow who watches keenly over Gull’s Point, the Devonshire coastal estate that is both her domain and lookout tower.
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Despite the road’s nauseating twists and turns, each lookout proved worthy of pause.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
There’s a nice shade structure and lookout point here.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
At its heart stands the Monsaraz Castle, once a strategic fortress, now a stunning lookout point.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Despite the road’s nauseating twists and turns, each lookout proved worthy of pause.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
There’s a nice shade structure and lookout point here.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
At its heart stands the Monsaraz Castle, once a strategic fortress, now a stunning lookout point.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Photo : Noel Kleinman A lounging perch overlooks cinematic mountain views stretching over Laurel and Mulholland canyons.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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But hitting a section of the paved Empire State Trail to the new Sojourner Truth State Park river overlook is ideal for a long walk with your hound.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Seagulls cruise over fishing boats, and there are delicious water front views of distant mainland mountains.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The poll found that only 20% of U.K. adults had a favorable view of Markle, while 65% of respondents had a negative view of the duchess.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi handles the ball during a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Nestled between Rome and Florence, Umbria is a region of farmland and timeless villages that will catch you off guard with its beauty.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Harmon highlights Angel Studios’ innovative payment system for filmmakers, which is based on watch time for a film or show per month on the Angel Studios platform as a percentage of the entire watch time for all the content available.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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The two limited-edition watches include the men’s Rainbow Mosaic, a clear multi-function watch with a rainbow face, and the Rainbow Logo, a women’s clear analog watch with a rainbow double G logo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
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Filming will still be limited to times when the observatory is not otherwise open to the public.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Built 90 years ago, the observatory is free to explore, and admission to its excellent planetarium is only $10.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Work history, balances and identity stay with you, not employers or third-party custodians.—
Miguel Kudry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Don and his mother were fixtures in the Post’s headquarters on Fifteenth Street; Don seemed to know everyone’s name—reporters, receptionists, custodians.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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According to a site plan, the other three towers would rise ten stories each, with a total of 565 affordable units for families and 160 affordable units for seniors.—
Tyler Williams,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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The tower would be the first in the region and marks the fifth time Dar Global and The Trump Organization are partnering.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Moving beyond the initial cost of raising a child, higher education costs typically come prior to the parent/guardian retiring.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Those families are coming together and building relationships across language barriers, Castillo said — especially since parents and guardians often prefer hearing from each other rather than from the school.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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