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scout

[skout] / skaʊt /
NOUN
person who is searching, investigating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detective recruiter
STRONG
advance adventurer escort explorer guard lookout outpost outrider patrol picket pioneer precursor runner sleuth spotter spy vanguard
WEAK
bird dog reconnoiterer
Antonyms
WEAK
target
VERB
investigate, check out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
examine explore inspect
STRONG
case ferret hunt observe probe reconnoiter search seek spot spy survey watch
WEAK
have a look-see look for run reconnaissance rustle up set eyes on stake out take in track down
Antonyms
STRONG
find ignore neglect overlook
WEAK
shun

Example Sentences

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At 15, a River Plate scout named Juanjo Borrelli needed only one training session to decide that this kid from a tiny Cordoban town had to come to Buenos Aires.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Finally he forces the scout at the table; he’s like ‘we’re picking Luc this round.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

They are aided by a cottage industry that helps scout for promising and lucrative targets for research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The BBC understands as recently as February it was still set to go ahead, until scout leaders found the money was missing.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Wait, Frank! This floor is not stable, and underneath...well, I’m not sure what's underneath. I need to scout a safe path.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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