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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
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
Inland, Dunk Island is covered in lush rainforest, with several trails leading to lookouts, quiet beaches, and the island’s high point, Mount Kootaloo, which sits at 900 feet above sea level.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The trail at Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area boasts one of the prettiest lookouts on the entire Mississippi.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 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
Over the next few years, Wolfe plans to add three more towers and a small museum dedicated to the history of fire lookouts.
—Elaine Glusac, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Viewers also go up into the crow’s nest – the lookouts’ point of view – and into the lifeboats.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
If the forecast calls for fog, change your plans and head to California’s sunny south, where lookouts like Redondo Beach Pier in LA County stay open all night.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Inland, Dunk Island is covered in lush rainforest, with several trails leading to lookouts, quiet beaches, and the island’s high point, Mount Kootaloo, which sits at 900 feet above sea level.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The trail at Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area boasts one of the prettiest lookouts on the entire Mississippi.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
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.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 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
Over the next few years, Wolfe plans to add three more towers and a small museum dedicated to the history of fire lookouts.
—Elaine Glusac, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Viewers also go up into the crow’s nest – the lookouts’ point of view – and into the lifeboats.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
If the forecast calls for fog, change your plans and head to California’s sunny south, where lookouts like Redondo Beach Pier in LA County stay open all night.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookouts
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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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New observatories and spacecraft missions are probing environments in our solar system that could potentially host life but have long remained hidden.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Following his arrest, Vishnevski told the outlet an agent with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had questioned him about his views on Ukraine and any associations with its citizens.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Former detainees held at Camp East Montana detailed consistent abuses by guards in interviews with the USA TODAY Network, echoing allegations raised in the lawsuit.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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After seven months, Rohde and his interpreter escaped a compound where they were being kept by waiting for the guards to sleep and then using a rope to scale down the wall.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Intense downpours, hail and thunderstorms continued Thursday, with the weather service issuing tornado watches or warnings for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In certain circles, Nelson Holdo was the go-to guy for fine jewelry and luxury watches.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Take the scenic drive down Cape Royal Road, which has access to scenic overlooks like Point Imperial, the North Rim's highest point at 8,803 feet.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Plan to spend as much time as needed to pull over at scenic overlooks, explore the trails, and take in the beautiful desert setting.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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There, golden bamboo is freshly planted, new curvilinear furniture is featured, high tea is served and Mount Fuji can be spied in the jaw-dropping panoramas on clear days.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Passengers can expect jaw-dropping scenery throughout the journey, from towering evergreens and pristine glacial lakes to panoramas of the Rocky Mountains.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The college currently consists of 11 officers of arms, who undertake the genealogical research and act as custodians of the records.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Obama stopped by the Jackson Park facility to hear personal stories from custodians, security guards, visitor services staffers, and more.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The community rallied with vigils and blood drives, prayers and performances.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The pontiff has been packing out stadiums and plazas for prayer vigils and Masses, while the Puerto Rican rapper has been holding his party-style mega-concerts in front of tens of thousands.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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“Lookouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookouts. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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