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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But watch out: Trump said the megabill will eliminate taxes on Social Security.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 July 2025
Whiting added the company would watch out for what happens in Mexico, which according to its annual report, made up 7% of its 2024 sales.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
On Monday, June 30, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a press conference at Nickerson Beach in Lido Point to announce plans for patrols by air and sea to watch out for sharks.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 1 July 2025
Just watch out for those in your circle trying to one-up your brilliance — this is your moment to lead the chat!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 July 2025
Whiting added the company would watch out for what happens in Mexico, which according to its annual report, made up 7% of its 2024 sales.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
On Monday, June 30, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a press conference at Nickerson Beach in Lido Point to announce plans for patrols by air and sea to watch out for sharks.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 1 July 2025
Just watch out for those in your circle trying to one-up your brilliance — this is your moment to lead the chat!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 June 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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