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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
As in the other robbery, two men wore masks and one stood as lookout.
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors argued that Lomeli acted as a lookout at the top of a ravine while another defendant shot Rendon.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
But while the friend group was building their confidence by dancing together, Jones was on the lookout.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Popular routes to check out include Wayah Bald, a short walk to a lookout tower, and Standing Indian Mountain, a 10-mile trek to the highest point along the Nantahala River.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors argued that Lomeli acted as a lookout at the top of a ravine while another defendant shot Rendon.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
But while the friend group was building their confidence by dancing together, Jones was on the lookout.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Popular routes to check out include Wayah Bald, a short walk to a lookout tower, and Standing Indian Mountain, a 10-mile trek to the highest point along the Nantahala River.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Tracing the contours of the Rio Grande through Big Bend Ranch State Park, the River Road passes hoodoos and a dizzying overlook called the Big Hill.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Scenic trails, sweeping overlooks and welcoming mountain towns are all within easy reach, without the need for exhausting drives or endless winding roads.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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One camera mounted atop a parking structure can swivel 360 degrees and its zoom function offers a detailed view of a parking lot of an apartment complex across the road.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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For instance, people in Maine had stronger positive views than residents in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and West Virginia.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Dermish launched businesses to support the industry, offering everything from guards for drill sites to housing for oil field workers.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bronny, the son of LeBron James, joined his father on the Los Angeles Lakers when the NBA team selected the freshman guard from the University of Southern California as the 55th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Millions in the West are facing heat watches and warnings as a dangerous heat wave grips the region, increasing fire risks amid dry conditions.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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The streaming behemoth is hoping that excitement will drive fans back to the platform for re-watches (or the inevitable sequel).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
24 Aug. 2025
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For the next 25 months, the SPHEREx observatory will orbit Earth more than 11,000 times while surveying and imaging the surrounding sky.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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That means new observatories, new experiments, and new colliders.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
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One of the many cuts CPS had to make to balance the budget was to school custodians.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Directed by Troma co-founders Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, the original Toxic Avenger centers around Melvin (Mark Torgl), a scrawny and awkward teenager who works as custodian at a local gym and is quite literally bullied straight into a frothing barrel of toxic waste.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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During operational missions, SpaceX plans to bring both Super Heavy and Ship back to Starbase for launch-tower catches.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Amacon alleged that the removals led to cracking in the level beneath one of the towers' upper floors, roughly 400 feet above the city's core.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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In so doing, the courts largely cast aside a century of jurisprudence in which courts were deferential to the Commissioners’ role as guardians of their leagues.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Growing up, how did your parents or guardians talk about money?—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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