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!
Examples of watch out in a Sentence
watch out for hazards in the road
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Finally, parents should watch out for symptoms that kids aren’t getting enough sleep.
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Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Also watch out for ambush drones parked by the side of the road, which take off when a target approached.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The Dangers of Deer Ticks Not all ticks carry diseases, but deer ticks (also known as black-legged ticks) are one of the species to watch out for.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2025
Red flags travelers should watch out for include tour operators that offer enticingly low prices or require prepayment.
—Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
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Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Also watch out for ambush drones parked by the side of the road, which take off when a target approached.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The Dangers of Deer Ticks Not all ticks carry diseases, but deer ticks (also known as black-legged ticks) are one of the species to watch out for.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2025
Red flags travelers should watch out for include tour operators that offer enticingly low prices or require prepayment.
—Jessica Puckett, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for watch out
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“Watch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20out. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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