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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 complaint also alleges that Dennis did not maintain proper lookout, did not keep her vehicle under proper control, did not apply her brakes, and did not utilize the last clear chance, in addition to driving under the influence.
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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
There are people in need everywhere, and this experience has taught me to be on the lookout.
—Maureen Carrig, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
For generations, fire lookout towers stood as landmarks across the American West.
—Paul Rogers, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
There are people in need everywhere, and this experience has taught me to be on the lookout.
—Maureen Carrig, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
For generations, fire lookout towers stood as landmarks across the American West.
—Paul Rogers, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Located on the western end of Palomar Mountain in San Diego’s North County, the 1,862-acre park is an alpine paradise, offering hiking trails, fishing, campgrounds and a scenic overlook from an active fire lookout tower.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Off trail trampling near overlooks, roadside vegetation damage at informal pullouts, and food waste around trailheads can require seasonal or multi year restoration once the shutdown ends.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Madrid view was clear in captain Dani Carvajal’s Instagram post on Tuesday.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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That was especially the case with Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, who was among more than two dozen arrested for his role in the sports betting FBI probe.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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In his recent appearance on Apple TV's The Reluctant Traveler, Eugene Levy meets the Prince of Wales, 43, on the grounds of Windsor Castle — and the actor is immediately caught off guard by the royal’s mode of transportation.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In this episode, Marshall sets back his watch anyway.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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The handsy thief also helped himself to the watch on my wrist.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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These sensors were precisely angled to prepare for the construction of a large neutrino observatory in the deep South China Sea.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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For observatories like Gemini North and Gemini South, this poses a serious issue.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Directed and written by Tom DeNucci (Vault), The Roaring Game chronicles the journey of Ricky, a high school custodian who loses everything when his girlfriend is selected to play hockey for Team USA and compete in the World Games.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Akeem Pierre, 42, was charged in municipal court in Dorchester Thursday with animal cruelty and animal cruelty by a custodian.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Local resident Lee Needham also told the BBC that the crash site was close to houses, train tracks, industrial units and electrical towers.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are also salads and carpaccio, plus luxurious choices like caviar service and the requisite seafood tower.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Enough so, Jelinek says, that Bagby, who was 18, even became his temporary legal guardian to make filming easier on his parents.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Police are hoping the find will remind parents and guardians to check their children's Halloween candy.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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