as in looks out (for)
to be cautious of or on guard against
watch out for hazards in the road
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
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When to stick or twist The other big question in fantasy managers minds if when to stick with a captain haul and when to twist — and this is another element of the game which is dynamic.
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Not that Black minds any of that, though.
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“Watches out (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watches%20out%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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