WATCHES OUT (FOR) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

watches out (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of watch out (for)

as in looks out (for)

to be cautious of or on guard against watch out for hazards in the road

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While Zvyagintsev notices Minotaur playing uniquely from place to place, its chilly, incisive power — its brutal commentary on love and betrayal, loyalty and corruption — still resonates on a universal level.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
One night after hearing a woman scream and the sound of breaking glass, Jeff notices his neighbor, Lars Thorwald, behaving strangely.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

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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.

— Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Not that Black minds any of that, though.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026

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