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!
Synonyms
Examples of watch out in a Sentence
watch out for hazards in the road
Recent Examples on the Web
If the Fever can keep that flow over four quarters, watch out.
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Sean Gregory / Uncasville, TIME, 15 May 2024
Ticks are on the move this spring, and watch out — tick activity is climbing as the climate changes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
But watch out: One name is rising in popularity and could topple Liam's domination.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 13 May 2024
Common Problems with Magnolia Ann While these magnolia hybrids are pretty easy to care for, there are problems to watch out for.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Turn the wheels on the game board to reveal hidden secrets, watch out for dark mark cards, and make your accusations in Dumbledore’s office.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Here are five Lyme disease symptoms to watch out for, especially as the weather warms up.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 May 2024
The cicadas are coming: Check out a 2024 map of where the two broods will emerge Beware the cicada killer: 2024 broods will need to watch out for this murderous wasp How long do cicadas live?
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Last week, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised healthcare providers to watch out for symptoms of avian flu in patients.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
Sean Gregory / Uncasville, TIME, 15 May 2024
Ticks are on the move this spring, and watch out — tick activity is climbing as the climate changes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
But watch out: One name is rising in popularity and could topple Liam's domination.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 13 May 2024
Common Problems with Magnolia Ann While these magnolia hybrids are pretty easy to care for, there are problems to watch out for.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Turn the wheels on the game board to reveal hidden secrets, watch out for dark mark cards, and make your accusations in Dumbledore’s office.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Here are five Lyme disease symptoms to watch out for, especially as the weather warms up.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 6 May 2024
The cicadas are coming: Check out a 2024 map of where the two broods will emerge Beware the cicada killer: 2024 broods will need to watch out for this murderous wasp How long do cicadas live?
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Last week, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised healthcare providers to watch out for symptoms of avian flu in patients.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Watch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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