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!
Examples of watch out in a Sentence
watch out for hazards in the road
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Even in these safety-first times, there are still plenty of colorful, experimental watches out there for those whose tastes extend beyond the conservative boundaries set by most luxury watchmakers.
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Robin Swithinbank, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
These centers account for only about 1% of global electricity consumption today, but the impact can be significant at a local level—something to watch out for.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Beyond that, the guidance is similar to what would apply on any beach vacation: never swim alone, watch out for watercraft, beware of sharks.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Meacham said Montgomery will be someone to watch out for.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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Robin Swithinbank, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
These centers account for only about 1% of global electricity consumption today, but the impact can be significant at a local level—something to watch out for.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Beyond that, the guidance is similar to what would apply on any beach vacation: never swim alone, watch out for watercraft, beware of sharks.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Meacham said Montgomery will be someone to watch out for.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for watch out
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“Watch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20out. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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