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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The more eyes watching out for problems, the better the chance to head off a disaster.
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John Shumway, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Here are some red flags to watch out for.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Read below about what to expect and watch out for, including topics like marijuana and the IPS debate.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
These are the key races to watch out for that will define the coming years in the Legislature.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 Dec. 2025
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John Shumway, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Here are some red flags to watch out for.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Read below about what to expect and watch out for, including topics like marijuana and the IPS debate.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
These are the key races to watch out for that will define the coming years in the Legislature.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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