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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
Named after a local woman who used this lookout to spot schools of fish from above and signal to fishermen below, Mount Peggy boasts panoramic views across the bays of Bequia and beyond.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The Baltimore County Police Department is urging residents who live near a Towson apartment complex to be on the lookout after receiving multiple reports of men looking into windows and potentially recording residents in the area.
—Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Archer's owners, Bill Cosens (who also goes by Lytton Cosens) and his family, started searching for their beloved pet immediately and posted pictures of Archer on social media so others would be on the lookout for the dog.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Docks stressed that there are no specific or credible threats against the race but asked spectators to remain on the lookout for suspicious activity.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The Baltimore County Police Department is urging residents who live near a Towson apartment complex to be on the lookout after receiving multiple reports of men looking into windows and potentially recording residents in the area.
—Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
Archer's owners, Bill Cosens (who also goes by Lytton Cosens) and his family, started searching for their beloved pet immediately and posted pictures of Archer on social media so others would be on the lookout for the dog.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Docks stressed that there are no specific or credible threats against the race but asked spectators to remain on the lookout for suspicious activity.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Try Cabo da Roca, a scenic overlook on the coast near Sintra.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The group had gathered before sunrise at Morro Dois Irmãos, a scenic overlook above Ipanema Beach, when authorities launched a raid in the Vidigal favela below, according to the BBC.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Look closer, and a more sophisticated fear comes into view — one that the productivity data doesn’t address at all.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, while Warsh may favor lower rates, there currently isn’t a convincing economic argument for easier monetary policy anytime soon — a view that three key Fed voters telegraphed at this meeting.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Magic guard opened 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, hitting two 3-pointers in the final three minutes of the second quarter.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Much like former head coach Tom Thibodeau, Mike Brown prefers to use McBride off the ball as a spot-up shooter — but also as a guard-to-guard screen setter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The last month has seen extensive rain, tornado watches, then warnings and flooding as the Des Plaines and Fox rivers were filled beyond capacity, Kumar said.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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From weeknight dinners to Saturday afternoon football watch parties, these slow-cooker brisket sandwiches that only require 10 minutes of hands-on time are the tastiest solution.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Blue Hill is the nation’s oldest continually operating weather observatory, according to executive director Alex Evans.—
Laura Martin Agudelo,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hubble has recently shown signs of its advanced age, but the iconic observatory continues to make important scientific observations and discoveries.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The midcentury abode was transferred to custodians of the McCann Trust that holds the property in 2022 and, after hitting the market April 10 for nearly $3 million, a contingent offer for its sale has already been accepted.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Animal care specialists, groundskeepers, patrol officers, seasonals, aides, and custodians represented by Teamsters Local 727 are seeking pay increases and minimum staffing guarantees from the Chicago Zoological Society, which operates the zoo.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set on the 16th and 17th floors of the 19-story House section of the bifurcated limestone building, which also includes a connected 35-story tower, the home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two powder rooms in roughly 5,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just seconds after clearing the convoy to proceed, the tower attempted to wave the lead truck off its collision course.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Time spent in hair, makeup and wardrobe count as work, and a parent or guardian must stay close to the child on set.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The law also expands background checks for adults living with guardians and would create an independent advocate position in the Attorney General's Office to handle complaints and review child welfare practices.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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