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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These are the key races to watch out for that will define the coming years in the Legislature.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 Dec. 2025
Common diseases to watch out for include root rot, which can be prevented with well-draining soil and a pot with plenty of drainage holes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Root rot from overwatering is the biggest issue to watch out for.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
As a reminder, the crystal ball highlights games to watch out for in the week, aiming to correctly predict the winner, but is more-so focused on previewing close or meaningful battles.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 Dec. 2025
Common diseases to watch out for include root rot, which can be prevented with well-draining soil and a pot with plenty of drainage holes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Root rot from overwatering is the biggest issue to watch out for.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
As a reminder, the crystal ball highlights games to watch out for in the week, aiming to correctly predict the winner, but is more-so focused on previewing close or meaningful battles.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 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 4 Jan. 2026.
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