How to Use lookout in a Sentence

lookout

1 of 2 noun
  • The troops posted a lookout for the night.
  • The mountain road had several lookouts where you could enjoy the view.
  • On the lookout for your next book to read, but not sure where to start?
    — New York Times, 5 Feb. 2021
  • And these signs can be subtle, so be on the lookout for changes.
    — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 23 Apr. 2020
  • Be on the lookout for black bears, beavers and other wildlife.
    — Melanie Radzicki McManus, Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Be on the lookout for ticks, experts warned.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
  • Deputies put out a be-on-the-lookout for a dark-colored car.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Coast Guard rules dictate that a lookout must be on board.
    — David Goodhue october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
  • So be on the lookout for more trees to come down through Monday.
    — Jennifer Gray, CNN, 23 Aug. 2021
  • Area residents were urged to lock their car doors and be on the lookout.
    — Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 7 July 2023
  • As in the other robbery, two men wore masks and one stood as lookout.
    — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The maze has a lookout bridge and texting clues to help maze-goers.
    — Annie Alleman, chicagotribune.com, 7 Sep. 2021
  • Salmon, who was posted on the ridge as lookout, came on the radio.
    — Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
  • And now everyone was on the lookout for it.
    — Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
  • Again, results were mixed, but solid enough to keep me on the lookout.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
  • To catch them, find a lookout spot with clear views to the southwest horizon.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
  • So, be on the lookout for deals for several months, if not years, to come.
    — Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2020
  • Walk or bike this one-mile scenic trail that extends over the marsh to a lookout tower.
    — Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2021
  • In the next batch of episodes, though, be on the lookout for a Tamagotchi cameo.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Sep. 2020
  • People had better be on the lookout.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • But officials have asked that people be on the lookout for the tar balls.
    — Dakin Andone, CNN, 8 Oct. 2021
  • These are some of the infections to be on the lookout for over the coming weeks.
    — Judy Stone, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
  • For his part, Smith had been told to be on the lookout for a bag with white arrows on it.
    — Mirzahussain Sadid, ProPublica, 5 Apr. 2022
  • Still, all eyes will be on the lookout for new gadgets on Tuesday.
    — Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Be on the lookout since items fly off the virtual shelves quickly this time of year.
    — Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
  • But be on the lookout for milks, juices, dairy and other products that haven’t gone through the process.
    — Rachel Meltzer Warren, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020
  • Folks who aren’t too tired can take on a steep climb to the scenic lookout at Lily Street.
    — Forrest Brown, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Brooks then moved to the driver’s seat while the woman acted as a lookout.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
  • On the Owyhee, browns will hammer dry flies and nymphs, so be on the lookout and match the hatch!
    — Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Some men stop and wait to see what comes along; others keep going, always on the lookout.
    — Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026

look out

2 of 2 verb
  • But, there are some things to look out for.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
  • One other thing to look out for?
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
  • If that’s the star hitter, look out.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Hov don’t look out for me like 50 look out for him.
    — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Here’s what to look out for on your next grocery run.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
  • And look, look out there—there's no windmills.
    — Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Are there any changes on other forms to look out for?
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • And look, look out there — there's no windmills.
    — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The Wolves look out of rhythm, out of gas, out of sorts.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Clarkie looks out his window each night to see the moon and stars.
    — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • There are more than 200 species of birds to look out for.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
  • Here's what to look out for in your home so your houseplants can thrive.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Then the sun started to come up and Baz looked out.
    — CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Well, there will be a lot to look out for in the coming days and weeks.
    — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
  • There's some red flags to look out for to make sure your trip goes smoothly.
    — Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • More than a few of them looked out of their element.
    — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Please stay safe and look out for one another.
    — Austin Turner, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • You're sat on a bus looking out the window.
    — Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
  • My one job, my one job was to look out for her, and that has not happened.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • My one job, my one job was to look out for her, and that has not happened.
    — Victor Oquendo, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Even the housekeepers know what to look out for.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
  • No man left behind, and looking out for the truth.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Here are some suggestions on what to look out for.
    — Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
  • And listen when someone tells us to look out.
    — Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
  • What insects and diseases to look out for, and when?
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Here are six athletes to look out for this weekend.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • Find out what freeway closures to look out for.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
  • This is what to look out for in your own cleaning routine.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
  • This is what to look out for in your own cleaning routine.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • If/when the Penguins get off to a bad start, look out.
    — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

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