watch out
verb
watched out; watching out; watches out
: to be vigilant or alert : be on the lookout
you'd better watch out
watch out for the tree!
Synonyms
Examples of watch out in a Sentence
watch out for hazards in the road
Recent Examples on the Web
Other things to watch out for include knowing what’s covered versus what is not.
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Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 23 May 2024
With the season opener four months away, here are some things to watch out for in 2024.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024
That’s understandable, but watch out — feeding your insecurities can lure you into bad decisions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2024
If the Fever can keep that flow over four quarters, watch out.
—Sean Gregory / Uncasville, TIME, 15 May 2024
Ticks are on the move this spring, and watch out — tick activity is climbing as the climate changes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
But watch out: One name is rising in popularity and could topple Liam's domination.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 13 May 2024
Common Problems with Magnolia Ann While these magnolia hybrids are pretty easy to care for, there are problems to watch out for.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Turn the wheels on the game board to reveal hidden secrets, watch out for dark mark cards, and make your accusations in Dumbledore’s office.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 23 May 2024
With the season opener four months away, here are some things to watch out for in 2024.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 15 May 2024
That’s understandable, but watch out — feeding your insecurities can lure you into bad decisions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2024
If the Fever can keep that flow over four quarters, watch out.
—Sean Gregory / Uncasville, TIME, 15 May 2024
Ticks are on the move this spring, and watch out — tick activity is climbing as the climate changes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
But watch out: One name is rising in popularity and could topple Liam's domination.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 13 May 2024
Common Problems with Magnolia Ann While these magnolia hybrids are pretty easy to care for, there are problems to watch out for.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Turn the wheels on the game board to reveal hidden secrets, watch out for dark mark cards, and make your accusations in Dumbledore’s office.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
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“Watch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20out. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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