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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
The group ate meals that were delivered to her, posted lookouts for social workers and cops and stored drugs, guns and ammunition in her apartment.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
On the upper deck, the owner’s suite is home to its own private terrace, complete with a Jacuzzi gives you a prime lookout spot of the sea beyond.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.
—John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
When asked about what warning signs for which the board should be on the lookout , Bellon pointed to two indicators that would show that risk to the global economy was decreasing.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
On the upper deck, the owner’s suite is home to its own private terrace, complete with a Jacuzzi gives you a prime lookout spot of the sea beyond.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.
—John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
When asked about what warning signs for which the board should be on the lookout , Bellon pointed to two indicators that would show that risk to the global economy was decreasing.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Take in the two permanent hiking trails at your own pace, leaving plenty of time to bask in the vastness and solitude of the scenic overlooks.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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From the overlook, the road reads as a line dividing two expressions of the same dune system.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Airplanes and helicopters can provide a more comprehensive view, Miller said, especially across the sprawling coast of Iran.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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An aerial view of the area from the KDKA Drone Team showed multiple ladder trucks spraying water on the home, which spread to the adjacent building next door.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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At this year’s trade deadline, Charlotte was a buyer for the first time in years, adding Chicago guard Coby White as the Bulls embraced a rebuild.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The star guard, who tore her ACL for the first time before her junior year of high school, grappled with injuries throughout her first four seasons with the Huskies, first a foot injury that sidelined her for 11 games in 2021-22, then a knee injury that kept her out of 22 in her sophomore year.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Channel 4 has also embraced the move to streaming under Katz’s watch.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Another group of astronomers caught sight of the asteroid again, later that same year, at an observatory in Australia.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the construction, Tony, as chief scientist, played a critical role in tackling some of the thorniest research problems, pushing the boundaries of detector and survey design and transforming a bold idea into a flagship observatory.—
Risa Wechsler,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bus drivers, custodians and special education workers will receive a 24% wage increase, increased hours that ensure healthcare benefits, and the district agreed to rescind layoffs for hundreds of IT technicians.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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After serving as custodian of NBC’s late-night for years, George Cheeks, Paramount’s Chair of TV Media who oversees CBS, became the executive who last year canceled CBS’ venerable late-night franchise The Late Show.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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While Midtown’s Billionaires’ Row is still defined by supertall towers, demand at the highest level is increasingly favoring large, move-in-ready homes in lower Manhattan.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The 230-foot-tall North Star swing tower serves as one of the tallest icons of the park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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With the knife in her hand, Guzman approached the toddler and his guardian in a shopping aisle.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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In New Jersey, lawmakers are considering a bill to amend a state law that allows parents to nominate standby, or temporary, guardians in the cases of death, incapacity, or debilitation.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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