lookouts

noun

plural of lookout
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 Brunton told The Times that the county was launching a pilot program (somewhat literally) to use helicopters as fire lookouts. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Hiking trails lead to lookouts, while paddleboards allow for spontaneous exploration of the private island's coastline. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Panoramic lookouts and majestic oaks alternate as the trail winds its way upward. — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Dogs are natural lookouts who love to survey their territory. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 This family-friendly beach features a boardwalk with lookouts, playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Wolfe is known for her quirky vacation rentals, which include the Big Idaho Potato near Boise; a Hobbit home in Chelan, Washington; a cocoon in Oregon; a tropical treehouse in Hawaii; and several Idaho fire lookouts. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026 What to see today There are plenty of hikes and lookouts throughout the park, from Halemaʻumaʻu Crater to the petroglyph field, featuring ancient rock carvings, along the Chain of Craters Road. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 20 May 2026 Inland, Dunk Island is covered in lush rainforest, with several trails leading to lookouts, quiet beaches, and the island’s high point, Mount Kootaloo, which sits at 900 feet above sea level. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lookouts
  1. observatories
  2. views
  3. guards
  4. watches
  5. overlooks
  6. panoramas
  7. custodians
  8. vigils
Noun
  • The effects would be especially disruptive in Antarctica, where observatories take advantage of the continent’s remote, dry conditions and the round-the-clock darkness of polar winter to study subtle signals such as the cosmic microwave background.
    — Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The spectacular images are therefore only the visible layer of what these observatories are doing.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of observatories
Noun
  • Investors are hungry for more information regarding the chair's views on the economy, inflation pressures and the role of monetary policymaking.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Seating arrangements throughout Jambo House offer spectacular views of the floors above.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of views
Noun
  • Police reinforcements were called late Saturday to the temporary accommodation center for asylum seekers in Sintiki, a few kilometers (miles) from the Bulgarian border, after migrants threw rocks at guards, according to police.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Parents will be dropping off students, children will be navigating new routes, and nearly 250 city crossing guards will be out each day to help families cross safely.
    — Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of guards
Noun
  • There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect, but people were urged to closely monitor the storm’s progress.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect early Saturday morning, but people were urged to closely monitor the storm's progress.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of watches
Noun
  • But the scenic Rim Drive is another popular option, with panoramic lake views and ample overlooks.
    — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Designated an All-American Road, the route packs in eight state parks, historic landmarks, beaches, art galleries, and unforgettable overlooks.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of overlooks
Noun
  • Three Fall Must-Dos Take in one of the best fall color panoramas at Brockway Mountain Lookout along Brockway Mountain Drive, linking Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor, about an hour’s drive north from Houghton.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of panoramas
Noun
  • Every year Jim Evans faces the challenge of keeping health care costs reasonable for the more than 400 teachers, custodians and bus drivers at Concord Community Schools.
    — Alex Olgin, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Zuckerberg is referencing OpenAI and Anthropic, which operate on the premise that hyper-smart AI is both inevitable and apocalyptic—and therefore safe only in the hands of the wisest custodians (themselves).
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of custodians
Noun
  • Their parents have likely taken them for vigils at other congregants’ houses.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But the alliance held annual vigils in Hong Kong to keep memories alive across the border until authorities banned the public remembrances during the pandemic, citing risks to public health.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigils

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“Lookouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lookouts. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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