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be careful

VERB

look out

Synonyms

WEAK

be alert be on guard beware check out have a care heads up hearken keep an eye out keep tabs listen mind notice pay attention peg pick up on scope shotgun size up spot spy watch out

Antonyms

WEAK

disregard ignore neglect

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I’m in my early 30s, so I still have quite a bit of time to save for retirement, but I want to be careful.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Slimp: I need to be careful how I answer this question because I need to know my audience here, but y’all take your In-N-Out very seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But Alagna is warning investors to be careful when buying shares in SpaceX or any mega unicorn.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“We want to be careful not to get out over our skis,” said Fiddelke.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But I was having a hard time remembering that there was anything to be careful about.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

be careful

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