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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
What to see today There are plenty of hikes and lookouts throughout the park, from Halemaʻumaʻu Crater to the petroglyph field, featuring ancient rock carvings, along the Chain of Craters Road.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Screenwriter David Koepp is always on the lookout for the next idea.
—Darryn King, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Talks are underway with renowned Latin American actors and actresses to complete the cast, while also on the lookout for international co-production partners.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 May 2026
Be on the lookout for ticks, experts warned.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Screenwriter David Koepp is always on the lookout for the next idea.
—Darryn King, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Talks are underway with renowned Latin American actors and actresses to complete the cast, while also on the lookout for international co-production partners.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 18 May 2026
Be on the lookout for ticks, experts warned.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Hikers hit all the highlights, including the truss bridge and scenic overlooks of the King and Queen formations.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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Hiking trails crisscross the island, too, leading to scenic overlooks, including Fort Royal, a hilltop fortress with sweeping views of Dubrovnik and its iconic city walls across the Adriatic.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The food and drink The open-air terrace restaurant Koh Thai Kitchen serves up sea views alongside what is unquestionably the best breakfast on the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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President of Finland Alexander Stubb is seen during a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda (not in view) at the Presidential Palace.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Liveried guards greet you at the grand entrance and breeze through ‘hello’ in any number of languages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Illini have the nation’s best backup big in Zvonimir Ivisic and need to hit on just one or two of their four freshman guards to round out the rotation.—
CJ Moore
June 2,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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While some political observers are brushing off speculation that a deluge of ballots could allow Steyer to crawl into the top two, conservative activists are keeping a close watch.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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That announcement in turn coincided with the negative credit watch registered by S&P based on Paramount’s balance sheet valuation.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Funded by the National Science Foundation, the observatories have tracked everything from ocean circulation and marine ecosystems to climate change and extreme weather.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Though not as high in elevation as the observatory, Laramie was still more than 7,000 feet higher than my body was used to.—
Alexandra Oliva
June 1,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The forgers of the future have become custodians of an optimistic past.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Institutions still need clearinghouses, custodians, reporting systems, market surveillance, and legal accountability.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Cerro San Cristóbal is also a short stroll from The Ritz-Carlton, where gondolas transport you to the top to see the Virgin Mary statue that towers over the city and the beautiful gardens surrounding it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Droves of shoppers are going after cooling household essentials like this Dreo tower fan that offers eight speeds of breezy relief, while another lot of customers just bought this Black+Decker portable air conditioner that blasts super cool air.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Due to safety concerns, the age restriction for overwater villa stays is 13 and up, though parents or guardians can sign a waiver upon booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Their protagonists tend to be runaways—men who join whaling expeditions in their haste to dodge the malaise that sets in on shore, boys who board rafts floating down the Mississippi to evade their guardians and their chores.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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