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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
Excavating wetlands, as various studies have suggested, would yield soil that could be mounded into sound-blocking berms, as at Brooklyn Bridge Park; lookouts, as on Governors Island; and undulating grasslands like those at Freshkills.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Be on the lookout soon for more information regarding all six schools' revenue-sharing plans and more.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Outdoor enthusiasts can book a horseback ride or guided hikes through Cocora Valley that lead to hidden lookouts.
—Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Be on the lookout soon for more information regarding all six schools' revenue-sharing plans and more.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
More importantly, the most recent of these sightings, just two years ago, was by a railroad passenger, so keep a lookout for a tall, hairy figure, or for massive footprints, which are also commonly reported, and listen for the mysterious creature’s spine-tingling howls.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Outdoor enthusiasts can book a horseback ride or guided hikes through Cocora Valley that lead to hidden lookouts.
—Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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The charming Town Hill Bed & Breakfast in Little Orleans features its own scenic overlook, appropriately named the Town Hill Overlook.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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There’s also Scott Beebe, a 66-year-old, 14-year VMRG rescue-level member who has summited Holy Cross 15 times and leads summertime pilgrimages to the Notch Mountain overlook as pastor of Vail’s Mount of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Their status as descendants of refugees fleeing the genocide means many take a hardline view on the country, with some clashing with Yerevan.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Generic view of a Nike Vapor Elite Game Football up against a pylon before the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Sacramento Kings are bringing Terence Davis back for training camp two weeks after waiving the veteran guard.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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In the middle of 25th St, a man opens a red stanchion and ushers us toward a guard who stamps invisible ink on our wrists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Sep. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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The watch itself is an obvious Easter egg, as Hera is queen of all 12 Greek gods and goddesses, while The Life of a Showgirl is her 12th studio album.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Sep. 2025
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Stargaze at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, the nation’s largest public observatory.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Two other black snailfishes, the Dark Snailfish (Careproctus yanceyi) and the Sleek Snailfish (Paraliparis em), were discovered on a diving expedition 186 miles (300 km) off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, at Station M, a deep-sea research observatory near the coast.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement are exempt from the law, as well as custodians, maintenance workers, and those providing medical assistance.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
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Egan quizzed the custodian on the relationship.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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The property also has an RV campground, a golf course and two hotel towers with 1,100 rooms each.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Air traffic controllers rely on telecommunications lines from local phone companies to connect their facilities, including the airport towers and the Terminal Radar Approach Control, which handles flights arriving or departing airports.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Deanne Hullender, a spokesperson for the district, said 23,000 emails were sent to parents and guardians to inform them about the posters.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Fidelity Youth Account can only be opened by a parent/guardian.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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