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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
As a result, the layered and non-identical overlapping corridors and lookout points celebrate these jungle giants.
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Stay vigilant Nearly a quarter of all reported boating accidents last year were caused by operator inattention or improper lookout.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Trails lead to panoramic cliffs, jungle lookouts and beaches like Playa Espadilla and Playa Biesanz, ideal for everything from romance and adventure to wildlife and luxury lifestyle shoots.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 2 July 2025
There are about 3,600 bunkers on Sazan, armored cement mushrooms emerging from the vegetation or perched on mountaintops like lookouts against phantom American aircraft carriers or Soviet frigates.
—Marzio Mian, The Dial, 12 June 2025
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Stay vigilant Nearly a quarter of all reported boating accidents last year were caused by operator inattention or improper lookout.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Trails lead to panoramic cliffs, jungle lookouts and beaches like Playa Espadilla and Playa Biesanz, ideal for everything from romance and adventure to wildlife and luxury lifestyle shoots.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 2 July 2025
There are about 3,600 bunkers on Sazan, armored cement mushrooms emerging from the vegetation or perched on mountaintops like lookouts against phantom American aircraft carriers or Soviet frigates.
—Marzio Mian, The Dial, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
Noun
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Rushing to replace the relationship instead of honoring what was lost overlooks what made that bond irreplaceable.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
25 July 2025
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Driving down the Pacific Coast Highway, stopping in all the major cities and at all scenic overlooks.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
18 July 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.—
Brett Kittredge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Don’t miss the rooftop deck — perch on the observation bench for panoramic harbor views and drifting Gray Lady fog.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The Magic had help off the bench when 6-5 guard Wendell Moore Jr. posted an efficient 22 points with a pair of triples and 6-4 guard Alondes Williams added 14 with 4 boards, 3 assists and 2 steals.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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The kind guard in the lobby and my mother’s terrible, open mouth.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Limited runs and special editions are, ironically, pretty common in the watch world, but add an extra layer of allure to any timepiece.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
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Still, for the Swiss watch, Trump's 39% tariffs may amount to bad timing.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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The three-floor observatory, on floors 50 to 52 at the top of the Prudential Center, hosts a variety of exhibits, a bistro and the Stratus bar.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The nearly $2 billion mission, led by the ESA, will be a next-generation observatory, joining the ranks of the current workhorse of gravitational wave physics, the Nobel Prize–winning Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), in Livingston, La., and Hanford, Wash.—
Tereza Pultarova,
IEEE Spectrum,
16 July 2025
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The district's plan doesn’t require support staff, like front office, custodian or cafeteria workers, to reapply for their jobs.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Parents or account custodians could place up to an additional $5,000 in post-tax contributions annually into the account, which would invest in index funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Following the dedication, Belly announces their plans to get married in August from across the seafood tower.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Begin with bubbling escargot or a rich, creamy foie gras, but the showstopper is the seafood tower filled with tuna tartare, East Coast oysters, shrimp and lobster with mignonette sauce.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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All have since been discharged and their parents and guardians have been contacted by officers, Leicestershire Police said in a statement.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Anyone with information that can help identify and locate the infant’s parents or guardians can contact the department or submit an anonymous tip by calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or by visiting crimeline.org, the release said.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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