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be alert

VERB

look out

Synonyms

WEAK

be careful 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

Example Sentences

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“We have to be alert to second round effects but there are risks on both sides.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Nvidia earnings ought to quell any major AI fears for now, but investors need to be alert for signs of who will be the winners and the losers.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Investors will be alert to comments from top executives about future AI activity which could impact stocks and markets.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Still, while it may be tricky, they say there are signs listeners can be alert to.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Stanton ordered troops to turn out into the streets, the guards to be doubled, military forts to be alert, guns manned, and special guards to be posted around the Old Capitol Prison.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

be alert

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