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!
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Examples of watch out in a Sentence
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Last week, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised healthcare providers to watch out for symptoms of avian flu in patients.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
And those with dengue are advised to watch out for warning signs of severe dengue.
2 Billion Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Will Be Released in Fla. and Calif.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
In this instance there is a loving mother wishing to watch out for her child — and trust me, your children, no matter how old or well educated, are always your children.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
There are also listings on secondary ticket sites that are seemingly going for less than face value for some GA and VIP passes, but watch out for the extra fees.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Although basic food and onboard entertainment are included in the base fare, there are many additional charges to watch out for, including taxes and gratuities.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Beware of 'screen pressure' One last thing to watch out for?
—Stacey Vanek Smith, NPR, 26 Mar. 2024
The Mountain Lion Foundation, a national non-profit that works to protect mountain lions and their habitat, advises that people bring company on their walks, wear bright clothing, ask park officials about recent wildlife sightings and watch out for signs.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
What to Consider Price-conscious travelers should watch out for breakfast, parking, and in-room water bottle charges inflating the final bill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
And those with dengue are advised to watch out for warning signs of severe dengue.
2 Billion Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Will Be Released in Fla. and Calif.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
In this instance there is a loving mother wishing to watch out for her child — and trust me, your children, no matter how old or well educated, are always your children.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
There are also listings on secondary ticket sites that are seemingly going for less than face value for some GA and VIP passes, but watch out for the extra fees.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Although basic food and onboard entertainment are included in the base fare, there are many additional charges to watch out for, including taxes and gratuities.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Beware of 'screen pressure' One last thing to watch out for?
—Stacey Vanek Smith, NPR, 26 Mar. 2024
The Mountain Lion Foundation, a national non-profit that works to protect mountain lions and their habitat, advises that people bring company on their walks, wear bright clothing, ask park officials about recent wildlife sightings and watch out for signs.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
What to Consider Price-conscious travelers should watch out for breakfast, parking, and in-room water bottle charges inflating the final bill.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
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“Watch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20out. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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