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as in overlook
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
the cliff-top outlook provides an expansive view of the sleepy village down in the valley
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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
tried to keep a cheerful outlook on life
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Recent Examples of outlook
Based on the share count at the end of the first quarter and the forward dividend outlook, KHC pays more than $520 million in dividends to Berkshire Hathaway.
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Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Kehoe, a Republican, and other top statewide officials have long warned that Missouri’s financial outlook was grim.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Democrats' welcome news in Alaska Senate Democrats are rejoicing after the nonpartisan Cook Political Report officially shifted its outlook today for the Alaska Senate race from leaning Republican to a toss-up.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Looking back afterward, Jeffrey told PEOPLE the experience permanently reshaped his outlook on life.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Kehoe, a Republican, and other top statewide officials have long warned that Missouri’s financial outlook was grim.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Democrats' welcome news in Alaska Senate Democrats are rejoicing after the nonpartisan Cook Political Report officially shifted its outlook today for the Alaska Senate race from leaning Republican to a toss-up.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Looking back afterward, Jeffrey told PEOPLE the experience permanently reshaped his outlook on life.
—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
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Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas.
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Inside the monument, hit Harper’s Corner Road, a 31-mile-long (each way) scenic drive delivering a series of dramatic overlooks.
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Following the death of a close friend in a car accident as a teenager, Evans gained perspective that still shapes him today.
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Through facilitated forums and advisory ecosystems, the organization builds environments where owners can test ideas, evaluate risk, and gain perspective from peers navigating comparable pressures.
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
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In the video, with over 10 million views, Savoie spends several minutes breaking down the soccer star’s collection.
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The observatory, which is the oldest continuously operating weather observatory in North America, will be closed through Thursday for repairs and is expected to reopen Friday.
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At this point, astronomers will take over to return the observatory to its role as one of the most important tools for transient astronomy.
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And yet as cynical and beaten-down as the film’s viewpoint can often be, there is still a spark of decency and perseverance.
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As always, rural areas, open fields and elevated viewpoints are generally better than neighborhoods surrounded by streetlights, buildings and trees.
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Dogs are natural lookouts who love to survey their territory.
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Lin is asking collectors and vendors to be on the lookout and to let the arcade or police know if the cards are spotted.
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In addition to museums and university buildings, Pei’s oeuvre includes chapels, public plazas and air traffic control towers.
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According to the report, the southern pool deck edge became unseated from a supporting wall, causing a slab to sag and break away from the middle tower face.
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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