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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Your confidence is soaring with Mars in Leo, but watch out for impulsivity and erratic behavior on June 15, as the red planet will clash with rebellious Uranus.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
There are a few things to watch out for to avoid being lured into such extortion schemes.
—Jeremy H. Gottschalk, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Warning signs to watch out for There are some economic indicators that may signal a coming transition in the economic cycle:
GDP growth.
—Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025
The eruption can still produce several hazards that residents need to watch out for, officials say.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 27 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
There are a few things to watch out for to avoid being lured into such extortion schemes.
—Jeremy H. Gottschalk, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Warning signs to watch out for There are some economic indicators that may signal a coming transition in the economic cycle:
GDP growth.
—Leigh Morgan, Quartz, 2 June 2025
The eruption can still produce several hazards that residents need to watch out for, officials say.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 27 May 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 12 Jun. 2025.
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