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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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Liverpool-born Andy Mangan, opposition scout for Brazil this summer, remembers it as an education.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

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

The Dodgers moved longtime coach and scout Monty Basgall — known as an exceptional infield instructor — from the front office to the field to help the players adjust to their new roles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Rams coach Sean McVay, West Coast area scout Vito Gonella and director of scouting strategy James Gladstone identified Nacua as a must-have addition to a team coming off a horrendous 2022 Super Bowl hangover.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

After the sixth inning, the scout left the stands.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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