as in watching out (for)
to be cautious of or on guard against
unfortunately, you have to guard against theft while you're traveling
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noticing
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Signs hint at a seasonal shift Forecasters are noticing early signs that the atmosphere is starting to behave more like fall than summer.—
Kansas City Star,
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But then, other passengers started noticing him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Guarding (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guarding%20%28against%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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