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lookout

[look-out] / ˈlʊkˌaʊt /
NOUN
guard; place from which to guard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sentry
STRONG
anchor beacon belvedere case citadel cupola hawk observance observation observatory outlook overlook panorama patrol post scene scout sentinel spotter station surveillance tip tower view vigil vigilance ward watch watcher
WEAK
catbird seat crow's nest eagle eye watch person watchtower weather eye
Antonyms
STRONG
carelessness heedlessness indifference neglect thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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Be on the lookout for anything that seems too good to be true.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Despite the misgivings of the scientific community, longevity enthusiasts like Scott and Chitwood are always on the lookout for the next therapy to try.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Meanwhile, locals are considering taking it in turns to keep a lookout in a bid to catch the fly-tipper in the act.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

This is Mark Zuckerberg, the paranoid visionary who is always on the lookout for the next thing that could disrupt Meta.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

“First, a lookout right outside International Arrivals. The lookout identifies Sara and describes her to the others. Second, someone in the terminal to see if she takes the bus or the tram.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti