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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
Those in Fayette, Westmoreland, Indiana, and Preston counties should be on the lookout.
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Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Loneliness is a theme to keep lookout for as the show continues, according to Lawrence.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
Viewers also go up into the crow’s nest – the lookouts’ point of view – and into the lifeboats.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Brooks then moved to the driver’s seat while the woman acted as a lookout.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Loneliness is a theme to keep lookout for as the show continues, according to Lawrence.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
Viewers also go up into the crow’s nest – the lookouts’ point of view – and into the lifeboats.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Brooks then moved to the driver’s seat while the woman acted as a lookout.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Known for its dramatic 300-foot canyon walls, scenic overlooks, and opportunities for hiking and climbing, the remote landscape is also part of the Antelope Valley.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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Many accommodations feature private open-air baths supplied by Hakone’s volcanic hot springs, while the communal baths overlook verdant, wooded hillsides.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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His predecessor, former NSA director Mike Rogers, shared a similar view.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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David’s view The voters most keen to talk with political reporters are, typically, extremely engaged in politics.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Playing on the second night of a back-to-back after winning at Memphis on Monday night, the Suns (42-34) were led by two-time All-NBA guard Devin Booker, who scored a game-high 34 points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Injury update Heat guard Norman Powell was ruled out for a third consecutive game with an upper respiratory infection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The watch is for Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Johnson, Platte, Clay, Jackson, Atchison, Miami, Linn, Doniphan, Nodaway, Worth, Gentry, Harrison, Mercer, Holt, Andrew, De Kalb, Daviess, Buchanan, Clinton, Caldwell, Ray and Cass counties.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cries from the group were heard over the sounds of the end-of-watch call booming through the park.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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As both observatories continue their missions, researchers plan to build on these observations, tracking Saturn's evolving atmosphere, monitoring storm systems and refining models of its complex climate.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Visit a museum, or scan the stars at an observatory.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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After the Soviet Union collapsed, the United States spent years — and billions of dollars through the Nunn-Lugar program — scrambling to secure biological, chemical, and nuclear stockpiles that suddenly had no reliable custodian.—
Ashish K. Jha,
STAT,
25 Mar. 2026
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The American Tower Corporation already has a communications tower on the property.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump plans a tower as tall or nearly as tall as anything around it in downtown Miami, overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Children under 13 can’t create an account without a guardian.—
Amy Thomson,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
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If a student is caught with a device anytime after, it will be confiscated until their parent or guardian can pick it up.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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