as in to warn
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
the doctor cautioned that I should still be careful using my sprained wrist for the next several days
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as in prudence
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
the extreme caution with which the zookeeper handled the snake
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as in wonder
something extraordinary or surprising
how she manages to drive her car without destroying the neighborhood is a caution
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as in warning
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
this is just a caution that the following paragraph practically gives away the entire plot of the movie
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as in advice
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
we heeded the police officer's caution about the road ahead
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as in precaution
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
the standard caution of donning surgical gloves before performing any kind of dental work
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Recent Examples of caution
Tina Reed, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Others predicted the federal government will remain a major employer locally and cautioned against premature doom and gloom.
—Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Administration officials cautioned that no final decision on streamlining had been made.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Others predicted the federal government will remain a major employer locally and cautioned against premature doom and gloom.
—Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
The extension of the study doesn’t have a placebo control group and may be subject to important biases, so outside experts say the results, though striking, should be interpreted with caution.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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However, as Strickland and his colleagues warn, this same capability could also be a stepping stone to more sophisticated forms of deception—an unsettling thought in the context of alignment faking and AI’s ability to manipulate human oversight.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Education and health experts warn that, ultimately, this could harm patient care.—
Annie Sciacca,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Mar. 2025
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The company reported a strong quarter in early February but left its outlook unchanged for the rest of the year out of prudence and conservatism.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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For investors caught between FOMO and financial prudence, even Goldman suggests hedging your bets.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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The key here is keeping the rest of your look elevated—a blazer, belt, and ballet flats will work wonders.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
13 Mar. 2025
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For smaller groups or when just starting out, even a simple WhatsApp group can work wonders.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The warning was issued Saturday at 9:49 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 10:24 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Separately, earnings warnings from corporate giants like Nike and FedEx spooked the market.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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But then, a week isn’t too long for a brigade of rugged MiG-29s to disperse as a precaution.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If that snood suddenly shortens, your gobbler has gone from relaxed to alert, and the jig might be up.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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Law enforcement was alerted to Anderegg after Instagram reported his account to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the release said.—
Ben Goggin,
NBC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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As hundreds of lightning bugs illuminated the night at Blue Spring, all guests gazed in awe at this natural miracle, noting how remarkable and rare this phenomenon is becoming.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Peru has just one win and three goals in 12 games played and needs a miracle to qualify for next summer’s tournament.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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In his seven years at the firm, Carr litigated appeals of FCC orders and advised clients on how to gain FCC approval.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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In March, the FDA—advised by VRBPAC—finalizes which strains American vaccine makers will include.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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