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as in overlook
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
the cliff-top outlook provides an expansive view of the sleepy village down in the valley
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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
tried to keep a cheerful outlook on life
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Recent Examples of outlook
This all adds up to a tough investment outlook for any business looking at Ukraine’s mineral supply.
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Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Given the chaotic and aggressive rush of new directives from the federal government, universities have no idea whether their financial outlooks will improve or worsen in the coming months.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Americans say their outlook for the next year is also mixed.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
Another key finding is these individuals’ outlook on succession plans.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Given the chaotic and aggressive rush of new directives from the federal government, universities have no idea whether their financial outlooks will improve or worsen in the coming months.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
Americans say their outlook for the next year is also mixed.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
Another key finding is these individuals’ outlook on succession plans.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlook
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The public would have access to the overlook but not to the lake from Regalia, a Mattamy Homes representative told the commissioners Monday night.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Feb. 2025
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Avoid areas with high levels of volcanic gas, be cautious of unstable terrain, protect yourself from Pele's hair, and remain on marked trails and overlooks.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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To put this in perspective, crypto exchange Kraken made $1500 million in revenues in 2024.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The show, which will air weekly, is expected to provide a conservative perspective on current events, featuring interviews and analysis.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the view of Trump’s critics, this is precisely what has occurred.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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Flagging the public service views are Eva Kamin, VP of acquisitions and co-productions at Germany’s ZDF Studios and Manuel Alduy, France Télévisions’ head of international fiction and cinema.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Mount Spurr erupted once in 1953 and three times in 1992, according to the observatory.—
Maria Aguilar Prieto,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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But unlike its predecessor, Webb can observe the universe in infrared light, which allowed the cosmic observatory to unveil more features of the region.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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The adaptive leader integrates I (self), we (others) and it (task and purpose) viewpoints.—
Hylke Faber,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Here, the government is forbidden from engaging in viewpoint discrimination, banned from imposing blasphemy restrictions, and prohibited from banning undesirable political parties.—
The Editors,
National Review,
18 Feb. 2025
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Fourth District Judge Nancy Baskin sentenced the 27-year-old Watkins — who served as the lookout and said he wasn’t affiliated with the gang — to three months in the Ada County Jail, opposing a request by the prosecution for years of additional incarceration.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2025
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Officers with the Fort Worth Police Department’s K9 and Directed Response units stopped two vehicles allegedly being used as lookouts and arrested four more suspects, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2025
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Flights were delayed, diverted and held in long holding patterns across several states when a Californian air traffic control tower went dark for an hour due to an I.T. outage.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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For example, look at the Google Pixel 9 series, which features a camera bump that towers above the rest of the back.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlook. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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