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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
Outdoor enthusiasts can book a horseback ride or guided hikes through Cocora Valley that lead to hidden lookouts.
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Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Smoke reports continue to come in from fire lookouts and aircraft are conducting reconnaissance flights to detect any new fires.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Far from the crowded lookouts that dominate the park, there’s fortunately no one here to witness my fall.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Boris Seckovic, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Smoke reports continue to come in from fire lookouts and aircraft are conducting reconnaissance flights to detect any new fires.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Far from the crowded lookouts that dominate the park, there’s fortunately no one here to witness my fall.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookouts
Noun
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These observatories triangulate cosmic radio signals to determine Earth’s orientation in space.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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That's why the next generation of gravitational wave observatories will be in space.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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There’s a 76-mile river route open to kayaking and canoeing, and camping spots provide perfect access to the views.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bolsonaro is under house arrest, surrounded by guards to prevent him from fleeing to a foreign embassy to request asylum.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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The latter option is particularly tantalizing because both guards offer valuable skills that could help a playoff hopeful be even more formidable in 2025-26.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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As residents prepare for storms, Graham suggested having multiple ways to receive information on watches and warnings throughout the weekend.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy hiking trails with scenic overlooks and opportunities for paddling ⛵ and fishing near the river’s headwaters.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Scenic trails, sweeping overlooks and welcoming mountain towns are all within easy reach, without the need for exhausting drives or endless winding roads.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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But what really blew me away was the sheer scale of the panoramas.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Other advanced features include Hohem’s companion Joy app, which unlocks one-tap panoramas, Hitchcock-style dolly-zooms and CloneMe templates.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cloudflare, just like custodians of all web properties, has an affirmative duty to secure the service.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Shaping Tomorrow’s Cyber Defenses Agentic AI presents a compelling vision for the future of cybersecurity, one in which intelligent agents function as relentless, adaptive custodians, collaborating with human professionals.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As news spread, alumni, parents and neighbors streamed to vigils across the city.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Minneapolis community gathered at multiple vigils on Wednesday evening to mourn the lives lost in the act of gun violence, according to CNN coverage.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Lookouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookouts. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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