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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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Al-Thani, whom Epstein knew from at least 2012, agreed with some of Epstein’s views, their correspondence suggests.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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By focusing on her relationships with comrades and the inner turmoil of conflict, My Dear Theo offers a unique, intimate view of war that transcends traditional documentary storytelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Raptors dared Mitchell to shoot early, with the former Raptors guard scoring the Heat’s first seven points and nine of the team’s first 12.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Buchanon mainly played guard at FIU, but can also play center, where’s taken most of his reps with TCU this spring.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Horner, wearing his FedEx shirt and with his hands cuffed behind his back, watches as investigators search the thick bamboo, finding nothing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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While undoubtedly a difficult watch, Boy Erased is ultimately a story of resilience, with an achingly vulnerable performance by Hedges.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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Other possible cancellation targets include the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which after nearly a quarter century in space remains the most powerful X-ray telescope, according to NASA, and the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, which is similarly the most powerful observatory of its class.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Guests can see the observatory’s 200-inch Hale Telescope and take tours of its museum and facility.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The District 130 school board is set to spend up to $150,000 on an outside custodian contract that its own custodians claim the district does not need.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The union represents more than 30,000 district employees, including teacher aides, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, computer techs, custodians and gardeners.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Edwards said the original $22 million cost to add a garage is being offloaded into a residential development tower that’s also planned for the site.—
Douglas Hanks
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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And Spandrel’s tower isn’t the only building seeing the effects of low vacancy rates.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Police said officers remained at the school as a precaution and said there was no need for parents or guardians to respond before dismissal.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2026
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While the breed’s protective instincts are part of its history as a working guardian dog, Fallon says that same quality can also feel empowering in her everyday life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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