as in to guard (against)
to be cautious of or on guard against
beware of that parrot because it bites
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Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.—
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Parents,
7 June 2026 -
Some consumers didn't seem to notice, or care.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Beware (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beware%20%28of%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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