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!
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Examples of watch out in a Sentence
watch out for hazards in the road
Recent Examples on the Web
Commentary and opinions When Donald Trump cites history, watch out, columnist Jackie Calmes writes.
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Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Your challenge in years six to ten is to stay vigilant and keep pushing change and growth while also watching out for storms brewing.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
And watch out for how those exceptions to rules pile up.
—Gail Cornwall, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
Hidden fees, deceptive photos, and rigged reviews are some of the pitfalls to watch out for when booking vacation rentals.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
Your challenge in years six to ten is to stay vigilant and keep pushing change and growth while also watching out for storms brewing.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
And watch out for how those exceptions to rules pile up.
—Gail Cornwall, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
Hidden fees, deceptive photos, and rigged reviews are some of the pitfalls to watch out for when booking vacation rentals.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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 5 Nov. 2024.
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