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
Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Their analysis found a cost reduction of 11% from being involved with the clubhouses, although researchers cautioned that the sample size was small.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
And while the historic appeal of caution is understandable, in this sort of storm, ducking and covering won’t make the winds subside any faster.
—Brian Lowry, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
However, Vidal cautions that these tests also don’t work very well on tusi.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Their analysis found a cost reduction of 11% from being involved with the clubhouses, although researchers cautioned that the sample size was small.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
Out of an abundance of caution, the school will hold a virtual learning day Tuesday, Elliott wrote.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
And while the historic appeal of caution is understandable, in this sort of storm, ducking and covering won’t make the winds subside any faster.
—Brian Lowry, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
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There was no evacuation warning ahead of the air raid.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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There was also the larger error of anointing Harris without political competition — an insult to the democratic process that handed the nomination to a candidate who, as some of us warned at the time, was exceptionally weak.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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What Are The Candidates Missing? Healthcare spending has ballooned to levels that defy fiscal prudence, but healthcare dollars aren’t going to the people who provide it.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The market may have wanted a more upbeat outlook for 2025 to support analysts’ projections of low-double-digit percentage earnings growth, but Danaher is known for its conservatism and prudence regarding forward guidance.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
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Sasheer is really a wonder on this show, and that moment feels like a really beautiful exhale to me.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Their alluring compositions sonically resemble the wonder of discovery with a hint of trepidation at the unknown.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings Tuesday in the Northeast and firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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After a dry week marked by red flag warnings signaling fire danger and the threat of power shutoffs for some, rain was forecast to shower the Bay Area on and off through the end of the week.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Secret Service put additional precautions in place for the former president after he was targeted in an assassination attempt this summer.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Arizona Department of Transportation reminded drivers to take extra precautions when hitting the road in the rain, suggesting drivers leave extra braking room and travel time.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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His ability to nearly propel the Bucs past the Chiefs, and do so without his top wide receivers, alerted the 49ers not to take him or the Bucs lightly.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Mills has employed one clever trick over the years for getting deer to stop without alerting them: scent balls.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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The miracle transformation that was expected with the influx of veteran talent hasn’t quite transpired through 10 games.Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Think of these as the stylist’s version of miracle working—breathing life back into distressed strands in a few applications.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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What if the buyer wants to go with impact-resistant shingles as the insurance industry advises, seeing it as a way to head off problems in the future?Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety For emerging creators working with limited budgets, Chen advised that independent films under $5 million have better chances of success than those in the $5-15 million range.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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