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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
Huston plays the brooding, bedridden widow who watches keenly over Gull’s Point, the Devonshire coastal estate that is both her domain and lookout tower.
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Despite the road’s nauseating twists and turns, each lookout proved worthy of pause.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
There’s a nice shade structure and lookout point here.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
At its heart stands the Monsaraz Castle, once a strategic fortress, now a stunning lookout point.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Despite the road’s nauseating twists and turns, each lookout proved worthy of pause.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
There’s a nice shade structure and lookout point here.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
At its heart stands the Monsaraz Castle, once a strategic fortress, now a stunning lookout point.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Guides from Kaua‘i Backcountry Adventures drive guests on an open-air truck through a bamboo grove to a scenic overlook of the 5,148-foot-tall Mount Wai‘ale‘ale volcano, before reaching the canals.—
Rachel Ng,
AFAR Media,
7 May 2025
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There will be four bridge overlooks that offer shaded resting spots with seating.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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In addition to planning for the right time, catching a view of the galaxy — and its shimmering band of stars stretched across the night sky – may require a bit of strategy.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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And her militant feminist views have won her enemies who would like nothing more than to send her to prison.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Heat mock drafts with 20th pick With the draft order formally set ahead of the draft combine, a look at names various mock drafts have linked to the Heat at No. 20: ESPN: Liam McNeeley, UConn, guard, freshman.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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However, despite the recent optimism, there’s one key problem that might catch investors off guard.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The top 25 buyers spent more than $111 million and were granted a private VIP reception with Trump, while the top four also received a limited edition Trump Tourbillon watch that sells for $100,000.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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All his Thunder teammates were seated on stage in new Rolex watches.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Filming will still be limited to times when the observatory is not otherwise open to the public.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Built 90 years ago, the observatory is free to explore, and admission to its excellent planetarium is only $10.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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The school board approved the closing of three elementary schools and the elimination of 19 teaching jobs and more than 100 other jobs, including 25 custodians.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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To further preserve the complete privacy of the conclave, the support staff — including chefs, cleaners and custodians — all took an oath of secrecy, of which the punishment for breaking it is excommunication, CBS News reported.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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The tower then told the pilot that the plane was cleared to land on the runway.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The latest version is being built near the Dubai Canal in Business Bay, an area that has become a mixed-use business and residential zone filled with high-rise luxury towers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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Most rides have a family waiting area for parents or guardians to switch off with kids who either can’t or don’t want to ride.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Calton hopes their story continues to challenge misconceptions about guardian breeds like the bullmastiff, showing the sweet, playful, and loyal sides of these gentle giants.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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