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as in overlooks
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 perspectives
a way of looking at or thinking about something
tried to keep a cheerful outlook on life
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as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point
the outlook from the tower is spectacular in all directions
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Recent Examples of outlooks
Analysts are fearful about what that means for its margins and earnings — and, in some cases, are lowering their outlooks for the stock.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac's Thanksgiving 2025 Travel Weather Map provides travelers the outlooks for Michigan, as well as for regions across the country.
—James Powel, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Even though it is considered a weak event, likely shorter than normal in duration, its impact is likely to be strongest during the winter season and so plays a large role in the outlooks.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
However, several hazardous weather outlooks and special weather statements were in place across multiple states, warning of the risk of storms.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Implications and outlooks The groundbreaking works by Clarke, Devoret and Martinis have had many profound impacts.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Consumers’ five-year outlooks for their household finances fell to the lowest in over a decade in October, preliminary results of the monthly survey found.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
La Niña can help forecasters create extended winter outlooks that favor drier and warmer conditions, but the season could still unfold differently than expected.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The difficulty is forming a cohesive force out of a mosaic of former rebels with a broad range of experiences, ideological outlooks, and varying degrees of discipline.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The Old Farmer's Almanac's Thanksgiving 2025 Travel Weather Map provides travelers the outlooks for Michigan, as well as for regions across the country.
—James Powel, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Even though it is considered a weak event, likely shorter than normal in duration, its impact is likely to be strongest during the winter season and so plays a large role in the outlooks.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
However, several hazardous weather outlooks and special weather statements were in place across multiple states, warning of the risk of storms.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Implications and outlooks The groundbreaking works by Clarke, Devoret and Martinis have had many profound impacts.
—Zhixin Wang, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
Consumers’ five-year outlooks for their household finances fell to the lowest in over a decade in October, preliminary results of the monthly survey found.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
La Niña can help forecasters create extended winter outlooks that favor drier and warmer conditions, but the season could still unfold differently than expected.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The difficulty is forming a cohesive force out of a mosaic of former rebels with a broad range of experiences, ideological outlooks, and varying degrees of discipline.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
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The park's shuttle system that takes visitors to park lodging and scenic overlooks is open as well.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Plans include two scenic overlooks of Leavenworth and arched blue railing to echo the current bridge.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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As awareness spread, the song and its creator ignited a discourse of both supportive and opposing perspectives, with SZA and Kehlani among the most prominent opponents.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Because at this moment in time, sharing ideas, stories and different perspectives in a room with other humans is a radical act.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fed officials routinely participate in public events to lay out their views on the economy in the spirit of transparency and helping investors understand the direction of monetary policy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Of the six meteor showers that will reach their peak in 2025, the Leonids and Ursids will have the least amount of interference from the moon and possibly offer better views.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Over the decades, the observatories on Kitt Peak have helped map dark matter, chart distant galaxies and train generations of astronomers.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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In collaboration with observatories worldwide, ESA aims to refine the comet’s trajectory and analyze its composition.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the interview, Goldberg stressed the importance of welcoming others onto the show who have different viewpoints, asking Hines to come back.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Still, for those who don’t keep this as a dating deal-breaker, more potential life partners could be found that still offer some compatibility, depending on the level of difference in viewpoints.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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These historic mines offer great mountainous lookouts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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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
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Local resident Lee Needham also told the BBC that the crash site was close to houses, train tracks, industrial units and electrical towers.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some services excel when you’re parked near cell towers, while others are designed to reach deep into national forests and rural terrain.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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