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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
With their panoramic vistas of Mount Rainier, the Cascade Range, alpine lakes, and evergreen forests, the park’s four historic fire lookouts—Mount Fremont, Shriner Peak, Gobbler’s Knob, and Tolmie Peak—deliver some of the best views.
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The trail at Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area boasts one of the prettiest lookouts on the entire Mississippi.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The group ate meals that were delivered to her, posted lookouts for social workers and cops and stored drugs, guns and ammunition in her apartment.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.
—John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Over the next few years, Wolfe plans to add three more towers and a small museum dedicated to the history of fire lookouts.
—Elaine Glusac, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Viewers also go up into the crow’s nest – the lookouts’ point of view – and into the lifeboats.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
If the forecast calls for fog, change your plans and head to California’s sunny south, where lookouts like Redondo Beach Pier in LA County stay open all night.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, White and Mordon placed Register in one of their two rental cars with Aristil and Tillman acting as lookouts.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
The trail at Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area boasts one of the prettiest lookouts on the entire Mississippi.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The group ate meals that were delivered to her, posted lookouts for social workers and cops and stored drugs, guns and ammunition in her apartment.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.
—John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Over the next few years, Wolfe plans to add three more towers and a small museum dedicated to the history of fire lookouts.
—Elaine Glusac, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Viewers also go up into the crow’s nest – the lookouts’ point of view – and into the lifeboats.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
If the forecast calls for fog, change your plans and head to California’s sunny south, where lookouts like Redondo Beach Pier in LA County stay open all night.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, White and Mordon placed Register in one of their two rental cars with Aristil and Tillman acting as lookouts.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookouts
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In this high-altitude corridor, several observatories operate side by side using some of the most sophisticated instruments ever engineered.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mauna kea, Hawaii One of the highest-quality sky cams comes from Mauna Kea, home to world-class observatories like the Subaru Telescope.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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This is the last month (until September) in which this biggest of planets is high enough in a dark sky to permit crisp telescopic views of its cloud patterns and four big satellites.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Pratt, 42, has not been shy about his views, referring to Bass as trash, using the Spanish word basura as a play on her last name.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Kennard, Smart fined Kennard and Smart were fined by the NBA for inappropriate conduct toward game officials, the league announced Monday, after the Lakers guards were involved in a postgame dust-up near midcourt on Sunday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Categories covered by this author include home warranty, gutter guards, pest control, mattresses, roofing, car warranty, home insurance, car insurance, weight loss and hair loss.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
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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The Swiss watchmaker has teamed up with the Parisian museum on another four Métiers d’Art watches that pay tribute to great civilizations of the past.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Community members have shared photos of the dogs at various scenic overlooks along the parkway, and residents report the animals appear to be losing weight over time.—
Ryan Brennan
April 21,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The pair has been seen at various scenic overlooks, and community members have shared photos of them on social media.—
Ryan Brennan
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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To showcase the distinct regions each rover is exploring, NASA recently shared dueling panoramas composed from hundreds of photos taken between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Get skyline panoramas from One World Observatory, the tallest tower in the country, built where the original World Trade Center stood.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
29 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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But inside mosques, at vigils and around family tables, conversations reveal a city still reeling, and one beginning to reckon with what comes next.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The vigils continued with another one Tuesday night at a commission meeting in Tamarac.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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