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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
Mather Point, a famous lookout, is a brief walk from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging people in southern Texas to keep a lookout for animals suffering from New World screwworm (NWS), a dangerous parasite that also impacts humans.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
During World War II, Goodyear produced more than 150 blimps to help the U.S. Navy keep a lookout for enemy submarines.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Keep a lookout for its ClickLock cases, which enhances the MagSafe function on iPhones.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging people in southern Texas to keep a lookout for animals suffering from New World screwworm (NWS), a dangerous parasite that also impacts humans.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
During World War II, Goodyear produced more than 150 blimps to help the U.S. Navy keep a lookout for enemy submarines.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Keep a lookout for its ClickLock cases, which enhances the MagSafe function on iPhones.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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To reach the overlook, look for a faded path that climbs the hill to the right.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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January My fourth, annual Rock Hall letter was for Indigo Girls, which, like all previous letters (The Go-Go’s, Sinéad O’Connor, Tori Amos) feels like such an obvious overlook.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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The 2011 video has since surpassed over 20 million views as of January 2025.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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In Norway, the show launched earlier this month, and its first episode has now consolidated to over a million views, according to producers — no mean feat in a country of just over five million people.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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There are five other factors: Offensive tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, guards Landon Dickerson and Mekhi Becton and center Cam Jurgens.—
Mike Preston,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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The radiator panel, fork guards, and headlamp surround are all unique, while the motocross fenders are borrowed from a Honda SL350.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2025
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His remarks received a standing ovation at Hamm’s inauguration watch party at Hay-Adams hotel in downtown Washington, the New York Times reported.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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As for her accessories, Djokovic added a delicate pair of earrings, stacks of bracelets, a watch and dainty rings.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles police arrested a man Monday on suspicion of arson after a small brush fire broke out in Griffith Park under the observatory.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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There had been no reports of damage to infrastructure or the observatory as of Thursday evening, Mr. Fregulia said.—
Alexandra E. Petri,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Reggae artists and cultural custodians have also carried Garvey’s teachings forward.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
19 Jan. 2025
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The same cryptocurrency that once powered the infamous Silk Road marketplace now serves as a respectable investment vehicle, complete with institutional custodians and regulatory oversight.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The 135-page assessment was produced a year before the City Council entered a 20-year lease-to-own agreement for the office tower, which houses many of the city’s most important departments.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Even before setting foot inside the 6000-square-foot temple, the ornate entrance towers (or Raja Gopurams) stand tall above the structure along with two pyramidal towers (or Vimana Gopurams) over each of the main shrines.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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The district has provided detailed guidance to principals and staff on how to handle potential interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and how to support students who may have a parent or guardian who has been detained by ICE during the school day.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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She was placed under a legal conservatorship by guardian Susan Morrissey in 2022, and last year it was made public that Williams has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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