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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Hill recommends watching out for aphids during springtime.
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Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
New York Knicks fans are being warned to watch out for schemers trying to sell fake tickets to NBA Finals watch parties.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 12 June 2026
There are lots of pedestrians to watch out for near these places.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
With many fans still searching for tickets, experts are warning people to watch out for scams that could cost them money or leave them without a valid ticket on match day.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
New York Knicks fans are being warned to watch out for schemers trying to sell fake tickets to NBA Finals watch parties.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 12 June 2026
There are lots of pedestrians to watch out for near these places.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
With many fans still searching for tickets, experts are warning people to watch out for scams that could cost them money or leave them without a valid ticket on match day.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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 16 Jun. 2026.
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