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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
Most people tend to stick to the nature trails and scenic walk up the concrete lookout tower, known as Clingmans Dome Tower, at the top of the mountain.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
According to Devlin’s report, Shoemaker-Gonzalez stole the man’s Toyota RAV4 and headed toward Bristol where police were told to be on the lookout around 12:20 p.m. for a vehicle taken during a carjacking involving a suspect armed with a knife.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
At the end, stop with the family to enjoy a lookout point with a beautiful view of San Elijo Lagoon.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2025
The lookout on the wall sees a sea of infected careening toward the gates.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Apr. 2025
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2025
According to Devlin’s report, Shoemaker-Gonzalez stole the man’s Toyota RAV4 and headed toward Bristol where police were told to be on the lookout around 12:20 p.m. for a vehicle taken during a carjacking involving a suspect armed with a knife.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
At the end, stop with the family to enjoy a lookout point with a beautiful view of San Elijo Lagoon.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2025
The lookout on the wall sees a sea of infected careening toward the gates.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Guest pauses at an overlook and, with magician-like flair, offers fresh strawberries and fizzy water infused with elderberry from his backpack.—
Danielle Hallock,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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There’s a hiking trail onsite that leads to an overlook of the Colorado River headwaters.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
23 May 2025
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The suite comes with a sitting room and office space, a walk-in closet, an en-suite laundry room, a kitchenette, bar and a wide view of the estate.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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States included along the aurora’s view line, its southern boundary of visibility projected by NOAA, include Washington, Idaho, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Maine.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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But the tenor of the night, and perhaps Chicago’s season, changed abruptly as veteran Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a knee injury at the 5:29 minute mark of the first quarter on a drive to the basket.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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For Sky veterans such as guard Ariel Atkins, the game — which drew a franchise record 19,496 fans — represented another breakthrough moment for a league experiencing meteoric growth in popularity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The watch is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Northampton, Hertford, Gates, Pasquotank, Camden, Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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And while only the ultra-wealthy may get to wear the future first, the ripple effects of these horological marvels will ultimately shape the watches of tomorrow for everyone.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 June 2025
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Eruptions at Mauna Loa caused an interruption to power at the observatory in 2022, NOAA said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The observatory reportedly also stated that the explosions are growing in intensity.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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What Comes Next With Stitzel Reserve, the distillery is reaffirming its place not just as a producer, but as a custodian of bourbon legacy.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The 37,000 members of Local 3299 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, include groundskeepers, custodians, MRI technologists and respiratory therapists.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
8 June 2025
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Although an acclaimed 2014 biopic, Love & Mercy, chronicled the musician’s rise, fall and return to relative stability, the magnitude of Wilson’s work towers above his legend as a troubled genius.—
Barry Walters,
Billboard,
11 June 2025
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The strawberry moon rises behind a tower at a marina in Cyprus on June 10, 2025.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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The child must appear in person with both parents or legal guardians.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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According to the Federal Register, recommendation votes are scheduled for multiple vaccines, including for the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to those whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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