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watching out

ADJECTIVE

cautious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circumspect discreet judicious leery prudent tentative vigilant wary watchful

STRONG

alert safe

WEAK

all ears cagey calculating chary considerate forethoughtful gingerly hedging one's bets heedful keeping on one's toes on the lookout playing it cool playing safe politic provident pussyfoot shrewd taking it easy taking it slow thinking twice walking on eggs watching one's step with one's eyes peeled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless certain foolish inattentive incautious indiscreet negligent rash reckless sure thoughtless uncareful unwise

WEAK

hasty heedless imprudent unguarded unobservant

ADJECTIVE

wary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attentive circumspect considerate distrustful frugal leery prudent suspicious vigilant watchful

WEAK

alert cagey calculating canny chary discreet doubting gingerly guarded handling with kid gloves heedful keeping on one's toes on guard on the lookout on the qui vive provident safe saving sly sparing thinking twice thrifty unwasteful walking on eggs watching one's step wide-awake

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless certain inattentive incautious inconsiderate indiscreet negligent

WEAK

foolish heedless rash reckless

Example Sentences

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Traders will be watching out for signs that supply may outstrip demand in 2026 and create a surplus.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

It’s always worth watching out for time-sensitive deals and money-saving bundles, too — and you can find plenty of bargains right now with Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts for streaming subscriptions.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 30, 2025

Investors will be watching out for Federal Reserve speakers as well as the Treasury’s $42 billion auction of 10-year notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Doing so, however, has meant more than just watching out for herself.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

My eyes watered as I sat in the backseat of the cruiser, watching out the window as the two cops picked Shea up off the ground and led him toward the backseat with me.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

watching out

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