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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
Be on the lookout for a possible SCOTUS opinion later this month.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Vets in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico have been told to be on the lookout for new infections.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Both sides of the V had these same precipitous walls, so the only way to the lookout point, or back from it, was through the base-line of timber and across the 100 yards of bare lava to the edge of the precipice.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Be on the lookout for cotton and linen fabrications to keep things airy with your layering.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 June 2026
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Vets in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico have been told to be on the lookout for new infections.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Both sides of the V had these same precipitous walls, so the only way to the lookout point, or back from it, was through the base-line of timber and across the 100 yards of bare lava to the edge of the precipice.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Be on the lookout for cotton and linen fabrications to keep things airy with your layering.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Hikers hit all the highlights, including the truss bridge and scenic overlooks of the King and Queen formations.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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Hiking trails crisscross the island, too, leading to scenic overlooks, including Fort Royal, a hilltop fortress with sweeping views of Dubrovnik and its iconic city walls across the Adriatic.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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There is an alternative to such a view, one which recognizes that there are bonds that connect people within a society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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On entry, the floor-to-ceiling windows frame a cloudless blue sky with a panoramic view of the coastline from the terrace, and even directly from the bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Former detainees held at Camp East Montana detailed consistent abuses by guards in interviews with the USA TODAY Network, echoing allegations raised in the lawsuit.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Intense downpours, hail and thunderstorms continued Thursday, with the weather service issuing tornado watches or warnings for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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That angered the Knicks, who decided not to go forward with plans to hold an outdoor watch party outside the arena.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The observatory hosts a collection of 180,000 historic plate-glass photos, enabling modern scientists to compare a star or galaxy with observations made long ago.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The observatory is in southern Arizona, on the land of the Tohono O'odham Nation.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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The college currently consists of 11 officers of arms, who undertake the genealogical research and act as custodians of the records.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Obama stopped by the Jackson Park facility to hear personal stories from custodians, security guards, visitor services staffers, and more.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Just seconds later, local residents recorded on their cellphones the initial stages of the Eaton fire, burning at the base of the tower, known as M16T1.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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The 89-foot white tower is perhaps the most famous of Door County's 11 historic lighthouses.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Teens ages 13 to 17 can ride solo with an Uber Teen Account that must be set up and linked to an account owned by a parent or legal guardian.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Her guardian would love for Sophie to have another adult in her life who can be there for her and support her.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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