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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While the spillway will remain active for another several weeks, the Bureau of Reclamation is currently warning motorists that there will likely be increased traffic and congestion along State Route 128 due to current public interest in the site.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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But national advocates warn treatment is underfunded, especially compared to the billions of dollars of investment that the federal government puts into resources for addiction to alcohol, tobacco and other substances.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
29 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 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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Deep in the heart of Crete, where myth intertwines with natural wonder, stands the legendary olive tree of Vouves.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ancient sequoia forests, roaring waterfalls and monoliths are just a few of the natural wonders travelers can explore in the 1,200 square miles.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
21 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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The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently issued a joint advisory warning that two-factor authentication needed to be activated for all webmail and VPN accounts as a matter of urgency.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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The 23-year-old Dutchman was duly substituted at half-time as a precaution.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
26 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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Alabama State's March Madness miracle The Alabama State Hornets men's basketball team has won its first NCAA Tournament game, thanks to a Hail Mary in their First Four victory over the St. Francis Red Flash on Tuesday.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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In Karachi, police are advised to move children found begging to child protection centers, to be looked after by the Sindh provincial social welfare department.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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After a tummy tuck, you’ll be advised not to lift heavy objects, which places strain on the abdomen.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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