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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
Named after a local woman who used this lookout to spot schools of fish from above and signal to fishermen below, Mount Peggy boasts panoramic views across the bays of Bequia and beyond.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The Baltimore County Police Department is urging residents who live near a Towson apartment complex to be on the lookout after receiving multiple reports of men looking into windows and potentially recording residents in the area.
—Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Archer's owners, Bill Cosens (who also goes by Lytton Cosens) and his family, started searching for their beloved pet immediately and posted pictures of Archer on social media so others would be on the lookout for the dog.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Docks stressed that there are no specific or credible threats against the race but asked spectators to remain on the lookout for suspicious activity.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The Baltimore County Police Department is urging residents who live near a Towson apartment complex to be on the lookout after receiving multiple reports of men looking into windows and potentially recording residents in the area.
—Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Archer's owners, Bill Cosens (who also goes by Lytton Cosens) and his family, started searching for their beloved pet immediately and posted pictures of Archer on social media so others would be on the lookout for the dog.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Docks stressed that there are no specific or credible threats against the race but asked spectators to remain on the lookout for suspicious activity.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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And former President Obama was part of many small but important decisions, from how the food tastes, the height of barriers at the overlooks, and the art pieces that all tell a story.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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For 2026, the challenge highlights trails in 20 different parks with a focus on scenic overlooks, striking shorelines and unique features like historic landmarks.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Alas, Frum misread the numbers, vastly undercounting Piker’s views.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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But current students say his views and votes go against the school’s mission to improve people’s well-being and increase diversity in the medical field.—
Cassidy Alexander,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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The Magic guard opened 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, hitting two 3-pointers in the final three minutes of the second quarter.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Much like former head coach Tom Thibodeau, Mike Brown prefers to use McBride off the ball as a spot-up shooter — but also as a guard-to-guard screen setter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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With that portion of W 7th Street closed, along with other closures on Shepard Road and Jackson Street, fans attending the game or the watch party are encouraged to arrive early and account for changing routes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Wasn’t the observatory supposed to be on the 93rd floor?—
Michelle Sinclair Colman,
Curbed,
7 May 2026
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Beyond individual discoveries, one of the project's most important roles will be helping astronomers interpret incoming data from next-generation observatories.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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The union, which represents animal care specialists, patrol officers, custodians, groundskeepers, patrol officers, aides and seasonal workers, said the zoo's last contract offer would have taken away their health care plan without providing a comparable alternative.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The report scored 542 tokenized assets on a scale from wrapper, where a token represents a claim on an offchain asset held by a custodian, to native, where issuance, redemption, and custody all happen fully onchain.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Set on the 16th and 17th floors of the 19-story House section of the bifurcated limestone building, which also includes a connected 35-story tower, the home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two powder rooms in roughly 5,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just seconds after clearing the convoy to proceed, the tower attempted to wave the lead truck off its collision course.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police said the suspect was detained and used a gun owned by a legal guardian.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Entrants must be in grades 5-12; a parent/guardian must submit for students aged 12 and younger.—
Keith Sharon,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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