How to Use lookout in a Sentence

lookout

1 of 2 noun
  • The troops posted a lookout for the night.
  • The mountain road had several lookouts where you could enjoy the view.
  • Be on the lookout for a cameo from Kevin's big bro, Buzz!
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The next date to be on the lookout for is Nov. 15 in regards to the Bengals and Bates.
    Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 26 July 2022
  • On the Owyhee, browns will hammer dry flies and nymphs, so be on the lookout and match the hatch!
    Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Be on the lookout for black bears, beavers and other wildlife.
    Melanie Radzicki McManus, Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Folks who aren’t too tired can take on a steep climb to the scenic lookout at Lily Street.
    Forrest Brown, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023
  • These are some of the infections to be on the lookout for over the coming weeks.
    Judy Stone, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Find a pretty lookout point in your city and enjoy the view.
    Alyssa Girdwain, Women's Health, 17 Mar. 2023
  • For his part, Smith had been told to be on the lookout for a bag with white arrows on it.
    Mirzahussain Sadid, ProPublica, 5 Apr. 2022
  • To get there, follow the signs from Bled’s bathing beach and through the forest to find yourself on the lookout.
    Laura Hampson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Area residents were urged to lock their car doors and be on the lookout.
    Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 7 July 2023
  • Daggett worked alone at a lookout post on a nearly 6,500-foot peak.
    Josh Lew, Treehugger, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Drive about 5 miles toward the fire lookout on Greens Peak.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Again, results were mixed, but solid enough to keep me on the lookout.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Seals put on a mask and walked up to the man while Johnson acted as a lookout, court records say.
    Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Some riders stop at the lookout point halfway up for the views of the city and don’t continue.
    James Wagner, New York Times, 12 July 2023
  • Anyone who plans to hike that area is urged to be on the lookout, the sheriff's office added.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2024
  • This put me on the constant lookout for red lower halves.
    Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Be on the lookout since items fly off the virtual shelves quickly this time of year.
    Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Villalta urged his neighbors to be on the lookout and not to hurt the reptile.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • The fentanyl cook started with the cartel as a 14-year-old lookout.
    Jon Kamp, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Meanwhile, Kate is already on the lookout for Mr. Right.
    Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2022
  • If both of these apply to you, be on the lookout for your settlement check.
    Jacob Siegal, BGR, 26 Aug. 2022
  • An eight-story fire lookout once stood on top on the hill, but it has since been removed.
    Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The holidays are the peak season for mailing gift cards and thieves are on the lookout for an easy score.
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Urgent broadcasts have been sent out about the sailors and their boat, with request for all mariners in the area to keep lookout.
    Nathan Solis, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Daggett manned the lookout for 15 years during the summer wildlife season.
    Josh Lew, Treehugger, 8 Mar. 2023
  • On the lookout for an aftershave with a touch of extra class?
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Then, for a relaxing under-three-miles-round-trip jaunt, follow the Woolsey Trail to the lookout gazebo, with views of Mount Greylock.
    Lauren Matison, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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look out

2 of 2 verb
  • Here, Vogue brings you a guide of what to look out for.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Here are the signs to look out for, and how to foster them.
    Women's Health, 10 Mar. 2023
  • This Must Be the Place staff briefly trained them on what to look out for.
    Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
  • At the risk of spoiling the film’s big and best gross-out scenes, look out for the rat.
    Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024
  • To hydrate and smooth fine lines around the eyes though, look out for the Minéral 89 gel.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 June 2024
  • The last time the measure looked out of whack was before the 2008 housing crash.
    Carol Ryan, WSJ, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Maybe strong enough to pull Excalibur from the stone, just gotta look out for the green light.
    Vulture, 27 Sep. 2023
  • But there were also times when Marsh looked out of sorts.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
  • One to look out for is tinea cruris, also known as jock itch.
    Joelle Smith, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Here are some to look out for and some that did not survive the busy 90-day session.
    Kiersten Hacker, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
  • A lot of people that looked out for me on my way to even get to be in this business.
    Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
  • When shopping for the best cloud slides, there are a few key features to look out for.
    Safire R. Sostre, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Even Ken has a special place in the house, so all the viewers need to look out for that… There are a bunch.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2023
  • In the shot, Roberts could be seen sitting on a bench with her arm around her son, who looked out over the moat.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
  • Each of the posh digs looks out to lush greenery and features open-air hot spring baths.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Serving spoon in her hand, Arora looked out over the room.
    Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
  • The opening seconds of 1923 this week, wouldn't look out of place in a slasher flick.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2023
  • This duffel won’t look out of place on your luggage rack but is built for the long haul.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Amalie winced like a woman with a hangover, looked out the window.
    Sarah Braunstein, The New Yorker, 21 July 2024
  • Seated on an airplane high in the sky, Liane looks out the window, and the light of the sun catches her eye just so.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2024
  • Unzipped: The peekaboo scrim; the view from the stage looking out at the aucience.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
  • And then that teaches me to look out for my homie who might be two years younger than me or three years younger than me.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Something too big will look out of place and something too small will look even worse.
    Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Kylie shifts the camera to show Kris, 68, sitting behind them looking out the window at the end of the video.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
  • Here are eight shows to look out for in 2024, with the caveat that dozens more announcements are likely to come in the next few months.
    Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Jan. 2024
  • There are some notable changes to look out for as the league heads into its 28th season.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The high ceilings leave space for a balcony looking out on the bathroom.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2024
  • From the vase top, Lexington looks out in the direction of the historic track.
    Kim Wickens, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
  • Starbucks is looking out for its customers, and looking ahead to the holidays!
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Studded linen sandals, striped Mary Jane espadrilles, and the retro Isla wedges that wouldn’t look out of place on a vintage Italian postcard round out the offering.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024

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