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be on alert

VERB
watch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attend guard protect take care of wait
STRONG
mind oversee patrol police superintend tend watch over
WEAK
be on the lookout be vigilant be wary be watchful care for keep an eye on keep eyes open keep eyes peeled keep watch over look after look out pick up on ride shotgun for take heed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect
WEAK
harm hurt overlook pass by

Example Sentences

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The IMF chief said regulators should be on alert for any signs of instability in the financial system as a consequence of the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Anyone playing in the already-volatile small-cap arena should be on alert to avoid getting burned.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

But those looking to flock to the coast during the holiday weekend should also be on alert: a south swell at the beach could create dangerously strong rip currents.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

"Be careful, the enemy is losing in every direction," he added, telling them that this meant they were more likely to be on alert for infiltrators and spies.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

Whether or not a human knew what they were, an instinct inside them knew to be on alert, to be just a little afraid.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny