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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While scouting locations in “the outskirts of London,” Lanthimos took Price’s idea one step further.

From Los Angeles Times

Others sit closer to the fight, guiding scouts and ground forces into the fray.

From The Wall Street Journal

Recruiting firebrand poet Ezra Pound as her European talent scout, Anderson began publishing works by T.S.

From Los Angeles Times

“Phillip was a no-brainer kid,” said Downs, recalling the scouts’ enthusiasm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Having spent 14 years as an NFL scout with the Carolina Panthers, Darlington knew what to look for in a player.

From Los Angeles Times