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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
How new additions impact outlooks for Brooks, Ekwonu The Panthers added former Green Bay Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker and former Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon during the second wave of free agency.
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Mike Kaye
updated March 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
These are, at their core, deeply moving stories of women made to suffer quietly across multiple generations, thanks to a cultural war that was lost long before the Dobbs decision; the adults who explain this to the camera have lucid political outlooks, just as the movie does.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Traders see the February consumer inflation report as a major inflection point for their Federal Reserve outlooks and the direction of the market in a year marked by the Iran conflict and artificial intelligence disruption fears.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Two Dereks, two perspectives, two ethical outlooks, and even perhaps two Englands, situated side by side, yet at odds, whose (on-screen) coexistence proves to be quite a delight!
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Spring outlooks from the National Weather Service, the Old Farmer's Almanac and the Farmers' Almanac all indicate similar expectations for the weather in Tennessee this year.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 25 Feb. 2026
What the National Weather Service expects this spring Although these two publications often draw public attention for their seasonal outlooks, the National Weather Service updates its forecasts each month.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
While there is still time for Wright to define himself at the NHL level, their future outlooks have diverged in opposite directions since the 2022 draft.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Studies show people who quit have lower rates of anxiety and depression and more positive outlooks on life overall.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Mike Kaye
updated March 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
These are, at their core, deeply moving stories of women made to suffer quietly across multiple generations, thanks to a cultural war that was lost long before the Dobbs decision; the adults who explain this to the camera have lucid political outlooks, just as the movie does.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Traders see the February consumer inflation report as a major inflection point for their Federal Reserve outlooks and the direction of the market in a year marked by the Iran conflict and artificial intelligence disruption fears.
—Frank Holland, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Two Dereks, two perspectives, two ethical outlooks, and even perhaps two Englands, situated side by side, yet at odds, whose (on-screen) coexistence proves to be quite a delight!
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Spring outlooks from the National Weather Service, the Old Farmer's Almanac and the Farmers' Almanac all indicate similar expectations for the weather in Tennessee this year.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 25 Feb. 2026
What the National Weather Service expects this spring Although these two publications often draw public attention for their seasonal outlooks, the National Weather Service updates its forecasts each month.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
While there is still time for Wright to define himself at the NHL level, their future outlooks have diverged in opposite directions since the 2022 draft.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Studies show people who quit have lower rates of anxiety and depression and more positive outlooks on life overall.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
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Known for its dramatic 300-foot canyon walls, scenic overlooks, and opportunities for hiking and climbing, the remote landscape is also part of the Antelope Valley.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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For epic views, drive the 40-mile Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway through valleys and mountain passes, with stops at scenic overlooks along the way.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Gap continues to tap into the cultural zeitgeist by collaborating with creative partners who bring fresh perspectives to its heritage designs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even when flying in one direction, horizons can be rotated, and perspectives can be shifted to look back or perform a flip.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 27,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026
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The move to Amazon comes after the episode premiered on the Backyard Sports YouTube channel on January 29, quickly amassing more than 1M unique views on the platform.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Several of the actors in the show have been questioned about joining the franchise despite its creator’s anti-trans views.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Here are six observatories to visit for viewing comets, or other space sights.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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Compact, millimeter-scale detectors could complement large observatories and help probe low-frequency waves that are currently hard to detect.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Morgan’s attorneys alleged in the lawsuit that the policy discriminated against content and viewpoints, violating the First Amendment.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the opening section of the novel, Nerkagi deftly takes us through the experiences and viewpoints of the members of the camp.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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But all of the 222 guest rooms, which occupy the 23rd through the 30th floors of the towers, offer stellar, unimpeded sight lines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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To prevent Iranians from using the Iraqi network to make calls, Iran targeted cell towers operated by Iraqi telecommunication companies Asiacell and Korek near the border and then ordered security forces to shoot anyone approaching the area, Hassanpour said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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