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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
Roberts, now 48, and Fowler headed into the building, while Saur reportedly served as a lookout and watched the rewired cameras.
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Mark Gray, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The lookout point is equipped with viewing binoculars.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In addition to maintaining a proper speed in an area known to be popular with recreational boaters, the barge should have also had someone operating as a lookout for anything in its way.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
As their lookout drove around the block in a Cadillac, Allan Dale Kuhn and Jack Roland Murphy used a glasscutter, duct tape and a squeegee to take 24 precious gems — including the Star of India, one of the world's largest sapphires — from their display cases.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2025
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Mark Gray, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The lookout point is equipped with viewing binoculars.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In addition to maintaining a proper speed in an area known to be popular with recreational boaters, the barge should have also had someone operating as a lookout for anything in its way.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
As their lookout drove around the block in a Cadillac, Allan Dale Kuhn and Jack Roland Murphy used a glasscutter, duct tape and a squeegee to take 24 precious gems — including the Star of India, one of the world's largest sapphires — from their display cases.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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The Bluff-to-Bluff Trolley tour is a charming way to explore the city’s historic neighborhoods and scenic overlooks.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Bike or skate along the 3.9-mile Timucuan Trail, a multi-use paved path that runs parallel to A1A with overlooks of Spoonbill Pond and interpretive panels about the park’s natural and cultural resources along the way.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
9 Aug. 2025
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Some founders previously pushed back against the trend, telling CNBC that the views are outdated and unnecessary to achieve success.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
23 Aug. 2025
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The day before, the White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller had made an appearance along with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Vice-President J. D. Vance at Union Station, where the National Guard and its armored vehicles had been on prominent view.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
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Have you ever been caught off guard when a customer decided to go with a different service?—
Toni Pisano,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Erin has made conditions prime along East Coast beaches for life-threatening rip currents that can catch people off guard, National Hurricane Center Director Mike Brennan said in a news briefing over the weekend.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Republican Governor Tate Reeves speaks with supporters during an election night watch party at the Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi, on November 7, 2023.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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But these videos were few and far between—other people can be an obstacle to running your life with the precision of a ticking watch.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
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The observatory has a sense of wonder, perfect for curiosity.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
27 Aug. 2025
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Lowell Observatory Opened in 1894 by its namesake, Percival Lowell, the observatory has a special place in Arizona history as the place where Pluto was discovered in 1930.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Philippe Guigal, the latest custodian to oversee one of the Rhône Valley’s most important and recognised wine companies, is all too aware of this.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The university’s public records custodian denied a formal public records request for the Adidas agreement by noting that it is held in the possession of the UTAF, and not the university.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The idea that fossil companies would delay access to renewable energy was nicely illustrated in a classic episode of The Simpsons when Mr. Burns builds a tower to blot out the sun over Springfield, forcing people to buy his nuclear power.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
23 Aug. 2025
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Ramos flung his bat so wildly high while striking out against San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease that the flight tower at Miramar Naval Base might have identified it as a bogey.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Younger children must be registered by a parent or guardian and re-register upon turning 14.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Thomas is now representing Kevin Hunter, who takes issue with no longer being paid severance from his divorce, in a lawsuit that looks to replace Morrissey as Williams’ guardian and a court order mandating a reassessment of money owed to him.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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