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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
Excavating wetlands, as various studies have suggested, would yield soil that could be mounded into sound-blocking berms, as at Brooklyn Bridge Park; lookouts, as on Governors Island; and undulating grasslands like those at Freshkills.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Outdoor enthusiasts can book a horseback ride or guided hikes through Cocora Valley that lead to hidden lookouts.
—Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Smoke reports continue to come in from fire lookouts and aircraft are conducting reconnaissance flights to detect any new fires.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Far from the crowded lookouts that dominate the park, there’s fortunately no one here to witness my fall.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Outdoor enthusiasts can book a horseback ride or guided hikes through Cocora Valley that lead to hidden lookouts.
—Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Smoke reports continue to come in from fire lookouts and aircraft are conducting reconnaissance flights to detect any new fires.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Far from the crowded lookouts that dominate the park, there’s fortunately no one here to witness my fall.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookouts
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Moskowitz has reported live from rocket launches, space shuttle liftoffs and landings, suborbital spaceflight training, mountaintop observatories, and more.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
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Most large observatories are in the Southern Hemisphere, where 3I/ATLAS will be best placed, so expect numerous images to be shared over the coming days and weeks.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Guests can stroll to the winery patio to enjoy by-the-glass specials, vineyard views, lawn games, and fried chicken sandwiches from local favorite MJ Heritage Farms to kick off a Calistoga weekend.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Colombian president is known for his controversial views on cocaine, suggesting in February that cocaine is no worse than whiskey.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bolsonaro is under house arrest, surrounded by guards to prevent him from fleeing to a foreign embassy to request asylum.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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The latter option is particularly tantalizing because both guards offer valuable skills that could help a playoff hopeful be even more formidable in 2025-26.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Maxi sailboats have been competing for bragging rights and very special Rolex watches in Porto Cervo for 35 years.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Rather than pocket the savings, travelers are splashing out on their visits, spending more on things like watches and jewelry, according to research undertaken by the Japan Tourism Agency.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Sep. 2025
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Several spots around town provide stunning overlooks of the modern state capitol framed by fall foliage and the winding riverbank, including—perhaps most notably—Daniel Boone’s grave site, which sits on a hillcrest at the Frankfort Cemetery.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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While Michigan features dozens of places to take in fall color — including famous locations like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Brockway Mountain Drive — here's a closer look at five of Michigan's top scenic overlooks.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Visitors can soak in spectacular panoramas from its summit by cable car or by hiking trails such as Lion’s Head and Platteklip Gorge.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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High points along the rough, fairways, and greens offer dramatic panoramas before the layout moves directly to the water.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two centuries ago, the Litunga (king) turned what had been his private hunting grounds over to his people as custodians.—
Mazuba Kapambwe,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
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From ETFs pulling in tens of billions to companies adding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to their balance sheets, demand for trusted custodians is set to accelerate.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In other Haitian communities across the country, activists have been lobbying lawmakers and holding news conferences and prayer vigils to garner support.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Many of those at the vigils were young college students, a testament to his massive fanbase on college campuses.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Lookouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookouts. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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