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as in observatories
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 views
all that can be seen from a certain point
we were struck by the amazing beauty of the lookout from the top of the tower
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as in guards
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 watches
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 lookouts
Drug couriers and lookouts, for example, are now eligible for shorter sentences.
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Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Cross-country skiers and snowshoers can venture along trails at the golf course, connecting to the Cobble Hill Trails and the Blueberry Hill Trails, with miles of multiuse paths and various scenic lookouts displaying views that stretch to Vermont’s Green Mountains.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Travelers can also expect congested roadways and lookouts.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
According to the organization’s shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails and open air memorials will remain accessible to visitors.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
For another glimpse, head to the east-facing lookouts, like Mesa Arch and the Grand View Point Overlook at Canyonlands National Park.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials are directed to stay open; however, buildings and facilities that generally remain locked during business hours, such as visitor centers, will remain closed.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
You’ll be shaded by towering pine trees, scramble over rocks and somewhat rough terrain, and have plenty of opportunity to stop at various lookouts on the way.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Kevin Krause, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Cross-country skiers and snowshoers can venture along trails at the golf course, connecting to the Cobble Hill Trails and the Blueberry Hill Trails, with miles of multiuse paths and various scenic lookouts displaying views that stretch to Vermont’s Green Mountains.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Travelers can also expect congested roadways and lookouts.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
According to the organization’s shutdown contingency plan, park roads, lookouts, trails and open air memorials will remain accessible to visitors.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
For another glimpse, head to the east-facing lookouts, like Mesa Arch and the Grand View Point Overlook at Canyonlands National Park.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air memorials are directed to stay open; however, buildings and facilities that generally remain locked during business hours, such as visitor centers, will remain closed.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
You’ll be shaded by towering pine trees, scramble over rocks and somewhat rough terrain, and have plenty of opportunity to stop at various lookouts on the way.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookouts
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The observatories—named the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System—will utilize state-of-the-art technology at a fraction of the cost of similar NASA projects.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sunny skies by day often bring clear nightscapes after dark, so soak up the starry splendor on the Tucson Astro Trail, which links 12 area observatories and dark-sky parks.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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These unobstructed views provide a backdrop for the living room, kitchen and primary suite in a home that has been cherished by the Clark family for many years, according to public records and news archives.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The clip, which has amassed over 14 million views and nearly 3 million likes, shows the little girl, who was only 4 days old at the time, with a grumpy expression on her face as her brother leans in for the smooch.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sports Equipment While the dishwasher isn't ideal for cleaning baseball caps, uniforms, or equipment heavily-coated with mud, a trip through a dishwasher cycle is ideal to remove bacteria and odors from mouth guards and hard plastic shin guards.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Texas guards contributed as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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So much so, even fans' watches and heart rate monitors show spikes in the fourth quarter.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Leroux deliberately withheld the designer sunglasses and luxury watches, introducing them gradually as the characters aged into sponsorship deals and seven-figure contracts.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Part of Kansas City’s Park and Boulevard System for more than a century, Cliff Drive was designated a Missouri Scenic Byway in 2000, a title reflected in its limestone bluffs, wooded overlooks and views of the river valley below.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
1 Jan. 2026
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Orbit is another highlight, circling the subject to capture a full 360-degree view—perfect for summit shots or scenic overlooks.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
1 Jan. 2026
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Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Drive the ten-mile Ocean Drive loop, a scenic coastal route lined with rocky coves, Atlantic panoramas, and some of Newport’s most impressive historic estates.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Island custodians began restoring the vegetation in the 1960s—work that continues in the resort’s nursery.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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And fans end up getting to talk about their team like fans, not custodians of some dusty historical archive nobody wants to visit.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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There are many who have rallied to his defense, holding vigils and protests in cities and towns across Europe to North and South America as well as throughout the Middle East and North Africa.—
Max Weiss,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the administration of violating 1st Amendment protections, sparking nationwide protests and vigils for the woman killed in the enforcement sweep.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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