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as in observatories
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 views
all that can be seen from a certain point
we were struck by the amazing beauty of the lookout from the top of the tower
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as in guards
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 watches
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 lookouts
The trail at Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area boasts one of the prettiest lookouts on the entire Mississippi.
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Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The group ate meals that were delivered to her, posted lookouts for social workers and cops and stored drugs, guns and ammunition in her apartment.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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
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
If the forecast calls for fog, change your plans and head to California’s sunny south, where lookouts like Redondo Beach Pier in LA County stay open all night.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
This drive takes you through some of the most scenic spots in California’s Inland Empire area, with plenty of photo opportunities at lookouts like Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook off State Highway 138.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, White and Mordon placed Register in one of their two rental cars with Aristil and Tillman acting as lookouts.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
These natural lookouts deliver striking sunrise and sunset light, creating scale and grandeur ideal for powerful cinematic introductions.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The group ate meals that were delivered to her, posted lookouts for social workers and cops and stored drugs, guns and ammunition in her apartment.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
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
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
If the forecast calls for fog, change your plans and head to California’s sunny south, where lookouts like Redondo Beach Pier in LA County stay open all night.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
This drive takes you through some of the most scenic spots in California’s Inland Empire area, with plenty of photo opportunities at lookouts like Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook off State Highway 138.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, White and Mordon placed Register in one of their two rental cars with Aristil and Tillman acting as lookouts.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
These natural lookouts deliver striking sunrise and sunset light, creating scale and grandeur ideal for powerful cinematic introductions.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookouts
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As both observatories continue their missions, researchers plan to build on these observations, tracking Saturn's evolving atmosphere, monitoring storm systems and refining models of its complex climate.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Recently Swift has more often been used to follow up on intriguing detections made by other observatories.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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This is apparently so intolerable to the American public of the 1950s that he is chased out of a radio station after airing his views, whiskey bottle in hand.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rauschenberg was presumably familiar with Siskind’s views on the inherently abstract nature of photography.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Consider installing gutter guards or screens, which help block debris from entering while still allowing water through.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For homeowners who want to minimize ongoing gutter work, guards represent a practical investment.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Florida weather radar Florida weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Oklahoma weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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Enjoy a meal or snack at Mkutano House, Elephant Valley’s open-air dining experience where snacks and meals come with a side of gorgeous panoramas of the pond and savanna.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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Нe used a triangulation method, identifying distinctive features in Luna 9’s original 1966 ground-level panoramas—two distant hills, specific boulders and an ejecta streak—and matched them with topographic data from the LRO’s laser altimeter.—
Ilya Ferapontov,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Night custodians were finishing up their rounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Widespread protests and candlelight vigils followed January’s fatal shootings by ICE agents in Minneapolis of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, and Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The community mourned Corder, holding vigils and demonstrations in his honor in the days that followed the six-year MPD veteran's death.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Lookouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookouts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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