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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
In further conversations with agents, Philippi allegedly requested explosive-making materials and detailed a plot to carry out an attack, including how to scope out potential lookout locations, disguises to wear during the attack and how to dispose of them afterwards, and evidence destruction.
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Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
The teen was outside, reportedly keeping lookout for the others.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Keep a lookout for ingredients like glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
The teen was outside, reportedly keeping lookout for the others.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Keep a lookout for ingredients like glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookout
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Corbet recalled shooting the scene where Van Buren leads a group of party guests outside to a hillside overlook that would become the location for his institute and delivers a long speech that is somehow both self-pitying and self-aggrandizing.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hike or drive to the overlook for far-reaching views across the Roanoke Valley.Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Instead, this trend is all about a search for places that offer a respite from overcrowding or give an alternative view to a country.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The 10 best hotel booking sites, testes and ranked for family travel The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.FamilyVacationist.com andTourScoop.com are owned and operated by Vacationist Media LLC.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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This trade proposal sees the Lakers add Jazz center Walker Kessler and guard Collin Sexton for three key depth pieces and a draft pick.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Any hope of a comeback for the outmatched Mustangs was wiped out once UCLA guard Londynn Jones hit a fast-break three to give UCLA a 31-point lead within the first minute of the fourth quarter en route to a dominant 69-37 victory.Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The video of the shocking moment ends with Rossouw patiently placing the wiggly snake in a container while the stunned residents of the home watch on.Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brady wore the watch during halftime of the New England Patriots’ 2023 home opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was feted by the crowd at Gillette Stadium.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, Andrews notes, funding has been progressively cut for developing and maintaining tools such as asteroid-detecting observatories.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Pro-Assad soldiers were also battling Kurdish forces who seized government positions in eastern Syria near the cities of Raqqa and Deir Ez-Zor, the observatory said.Ammar Cheikh Omar, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Thomas was incarcerated at Lee in 2018 and worked as a custodian in the Special Housing Unit.Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Supervisory Boards need lead reinvention As the custodians of the future, Supervisory Boards have a special role to play.Andrew Binns, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Don’t look now, but the company formally known as Facebook has officially pioneered the science of real time language translation, in a modern-day ‘reverse tower of Babel’ scenario that’s likely to bring a lot of change to our world.John Werner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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However Save Our Southbank, which is made up of both local individuals and organizations, objected to Mitsubishi’s redevelopment proposal, saying the new taller tower would be 225% the size of the existing ITV building.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Parents or guardians can complete claim forms for those under 18.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But now board members will at least consider a guardian program.Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookout. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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