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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
Otters, alligators, and other wildlife can be spotted sunning themselves in the wetlands, so keep a lookout and have your camera close at hand.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Be on the lookout for San Francisco drag queen Lady Camden in a small role.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Prosecutors allege that Pino, 55, failed to operate the boat safely, such as maintaining a proper lookout and driving at a safe speed.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 June 2026
About 130,000 letters are heading to Californians who may be owed money, so be on the lookout at your mailbox.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Be on the lookout for San Francisco drag queen Lady Camden in a small role.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Prosecutors allege that Pino, 55, failed to operate the boat safely, such as maintaining a proper lookout and driving at a safe speed.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 June 2026
About 130,000 letters are heading to Californians who may be owed money, so be on the lookout at your mailbox.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Take the scenic drive down Cape Royal Road, which has access to scenic overlooks like Point Imperial, the North Rim's highest point at 8,803 feet.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Some visitors designate an entire day to exploring a historical site or hiking up a mountain to a stunning overlook.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Chuck Jacobs, Kohelet congregation president CBS Although much different from our first visit back in February, the view from Kohelet, which backs up to what's left of the apartment complex, is still a reminder of the largest fire in Denver in three decades.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The video series, which pairs actors in conversation with one another to discuss the top contenders of awards season, amassed an additional 80 million views from the previous season, reaching a total of 178 million views across all platforms.—
Variety Staff,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Along with Plum’s foul trouble, starting point guard Erica Wheeler finished with five fouls.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The 20 hours of financial and maintenance training are designed to make sure new homeowners can handle the long-term costs of ownership — property taxes, repairs, insurance — that often catch first-time buyers off guard.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 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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The men arrived at the clock tower and marketplace named after the king and urged the darker working-class men to meet them by the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Officials said the fireworks will be launched from the east side of the bridge between the two towers, along with a barge off the bridge and a second barge near Pier 39.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Day had been assigned as King's legal guardian after his grandmother had a stroke, and he was later placed with the Department of Human Services after Day gave him up.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Bewildered by the change, Emily scrambles to restore their bond, implausibly teaching herself piano in a bid to impress her guardian.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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