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as in overlook
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 guard
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 watch
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 lookout
Hansae’s design office does this legwork for partners, and its team is constantly on the lookout for trends.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Potentially valuable pieces—including vintage rings, bracelets, brooches, and chains—are either donated or accidentally discarded, so be on the lookout.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Her eye is always on the lookout for interesting shapes, fun furniture, or abstract art.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Dispatchers said to be on the lookout for a red pickup truck that was traveling at a high rate of speed.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Potentially valuable pieces—including vintage rings, bracelets, brooches, and chains—are either donated or accidentally discarded, so be on the lookout.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Her eye is always on the lookout for interesting shapes, fun furniture, or abstract art.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Dispatchers said to be on the lookout for a red pickup truck that was traveling at a high rate of speed.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lookout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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The driver crashed near the Lump overlook in Wilkes County, nearly 110 miles northwest of Charlotte.—
Joe Marusak
May 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2026
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Pinnacles Overlook Located in the North Unit of the park, the overlook provides some of the best sunset views.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
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That would, in their view, allow for more teams to reach the field based on strength of schedule instead of conference affiliation.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Bates also expressed concern that, under the Administration’s view of the case, its determination that the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional cannot be challenged in court.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The death of the guard was first reported by the New York Times, citing the Ahmed Shabaik, the mosque’s chairman.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Wembanyama took the ball from Stephon Castle and added to the guard’s assist total with a 27-foot three near the Oklahoma City logo to tie the game at 108 apiece with 27 seconds left.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The batteries are commonly found in products including phones, watches, e-cigarettes, hoverboards and appliances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Come football season, this chowder is an easy thing to serve at a watch party.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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The asteroid was identified several days ago by astronomers at five observatories, including Farpoint Observatory in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, and Mount Lemmon Observatory in Arizona’s Santa Catalina Mountains.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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One World Trade Center’s observatory opened to the public, its three-story vantage offering views of the Statue of Liberty, the New York skyline and beyond from high in the 1,776-foot building.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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But most of her extended conversations on campus were either with the administrator, Val, or with the custodian, a man named Hank who liked to park himself in her office doorway and expostulate about the upcoming hunting season.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Now, agencies must weigh whether to adhere to federal dictates or comply with state transparency rules, with some directing records custodians and media spokespersons to acknowledge public records requests but not fulfill them unless ICE grants approval, records show.—
Monique O. Madan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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This zigzag course left behind a blend of tenants and owners in the western tower, while the eastern tower remained empty.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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The area is part of one of Manhattan’s busiest shopping and tourist corridors, lined with luxury retailers, office towers and hotels.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Of course, none of this would be possible if the DOJ and Blanche happened to remember the department’s own function as the ostensible guardian of the rule of law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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In California, babies between 15 days and 6 months can only work for 20 minutes at a time and spend two hours on set per day; also mandatory is a nurse, a guardian and a studio teacher, who ensures the baby’s wellbeing is looked after.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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