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.
  • Many sets sell the tables and chairs separately, so be on the lookout for that.
    Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Be on the lookout for such ironic delights as giraffes with party hats, bowls of soup, and typewriters.
    Nate Odenkirk, The New Yorker, 6 May 2022
  • My sister is a deeply unhappy person, always on the lookout for some reason to be offended.
    Washington Post, 10 May 2022
  • The second person dropped in, and a third, the alleged lookout, told the first via phone that a customer was entering the store, the report says.
    Dennis Romero, NBC News, 18 Sep. 2024
  • But some of the state’s best views can be found here — namely, Raven’s Nest lookout at Schoodic Point.
    Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2024
  • The process is intended to hide the source of the funds, and officials have urged banks to be on the lookout for such transfers, which may help explain why the donation was flagged.
    New York Times, 12 May 2022
  • Phoenix resident Grace Carpenter is always on the lookout for treasures.
    Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 18 May 2022
  • Sisler asked Reche Canyon residents and visitors to be on the lookout for anyone suspicious with archery equipment or a rifle.
    Christian Martinezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2022
  • Health officials worldwide ask clinicians to be on the lookout for cases and have provided testing guidance for suspect cases.
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 Apr. 2022
  • This requires a true marketplace of ideas where iron sharpens iron, not uncompromising patrols in business, academia, and social media on the lookout for wrong-think.
    Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 5 May 2022
  • Professional communicators must always be on the lookout for new ways to improve their skills and strategies, and sometimes those lessons come from unlikely places.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 May 2022
  • Before officers found Cabrera, an alert had been issued by police to be on the lookout for Cabrera, who was to be considered armed and dangerous.
    Rosemary Sobol, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2022
  • Urban Outfitters The ever rotating stock at Urban Outfitters is a good place to keep on the lookout for trendy table and floor lamps.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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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
  • Some of the spirits known to appear once in a while include a woman who smells of roses and a man who looks out of the second floor windows.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Airbnb The infinity pool looks out over the Pacific Ocean, with palm trees overhead, and plush daybeds all around.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2024

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