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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
The Street, however, was more interested in capital expenditure outlooks, and Microsoft's roughly $190 billion guide on top of its other challenges led to a weekly loss.
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Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 May 2026
As noted, our reporters shared post-draft outlooks for all 32 teams.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Airlines around the world are cutting flights and profit outlooks, putting disproportionate pressure on smaller carriers that cannot easily pass on costs to travelers.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
The clearest example of the two companies’ seesawing outlooks is in performance running.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Current wildland fire outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center show a higher-than-normal risk of wildfire activity in parts of Northern California this summer.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Wall Street downgrades the American consumer Both banks have revised their outlooks lower.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Reinhart is among the center's specialists, urging people to pay no attention to social media pundits commenting on the seasonal outlooks who emphasize the potential dimming effect El Niño can have on would-be storms.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Four specialists will discuss their outlooks for non-US stocks and hold a Q&A.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 May 2026
As noted, our reporters shared post-draft outlooks for all 32 teams.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Airlines around the world are cutting flights and profit outlooks, putting disproportionate pressure on smaller carriers that cannot easily pass on costs to travelers.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
The clearest example of the two companies’ seesawing outlooks is in performance running.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Current wildland fire outlooks from the National Interagency Coordination Center show a higher-than-normal risk of wildfire activity in parts of Northern California this summer.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Wall Street downgrades the American consumer Both banks have revised their outlooks lower.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Reinhart is among the center's specialists, urging people to pay no attention to social media pundits commenting on the seasonal outlooks who emphasize the potential dimming effect El Niño can have on would-be storms.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Four specialists will discuss their outlooks for non-US stocks and hold a Q&A.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlooks
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And former President Obama was part of many small but important decisions, from how the food tastes, the height of barriers at the overlooks, and the art pieces that all tell a story.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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For 2026, the challenge highlights trails in 20 different parks with a focus on scenic overlooks, striking shorelines and unique features like historic landmarks.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Others are opting for restorative practices, which emphasize group conversations where students share feelings and perspectives to build community and resolve conflict.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The danger is that the government will simply decide which perspectives to regulate and which to leave undisturbed.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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And second, our views of the future tend to be dark, and seem to be getting darker.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Beyond individual discoveries, one of the project's most important roles will be helping astronomers interpret incoming data from next-generation observatories.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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All the data compiled at these observatories play a fundamental role not only for life on Earth, but also for the possibilities of its development beyond our planet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead of punishing students who don’t respect the right to express diverse viewpoints, Bayrex Martí, a UCLA dean, warned the Federalist Society not to identify the disruptive students.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Contemporary, timeless, and deeply intimate in its candor, Scenes From The Divide honored all viewpoints about Mamdani’s potential impact on the Jewish community by anchoring the title in a thoughtful, compassionate lead seeking understanding from voters.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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With their panoramic vistas of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, alpine lakes, and evergreen forests, the park’s four historic fire lookouts—Mount Fremont, Shriner Peak, Gobbler’s Knob, and Tolmie Peak—deliver some of the best views.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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While several taller towers have gone up around Young Circle, the city’s land-use map anticipates development will be focused up and down Federal from Sheridan Street all the way to Pembroke Road.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Office towers continued changing hands uptown as the city pushes toward mixed-use development.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
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“Outlooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlooks. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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