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Definitions

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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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

Other “asset-heavy” industries such as materials also outperformed, as investors scout for companies that would be tough for AI to disrupt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Veterinarians recommend you bring along the bedding your dog regularly uses at home, scout out public rest stops in advance, and request a dog-friendly hotel room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

United's goalkeeping scout Tony Coton pushed for Lammens' signing - against the wishes of Ruben Amorim, who had wanted to bring in World Cup winner Emi Martinez from Aston Villa.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“You hated that whole thing, that whole scout thing.”

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz