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
Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
Supporters cautioned Wednesday that negotiations — and revisions — are ongoing.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Despite these calls for caution, the news appears to have boosted shares in the manufacturers behind vaccines for COVID-19.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Chief Justice John Roberts acknowledged this possibility but cautioned that colleges could not use essays as a loophole to achieve racial diversity.
—Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
Supporters cautioned Wednesday that negotiations — and revisions — are ongoing.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
But companies that make stainless steel sinks, laminate countertops, stone countertops and quartz countertops offer cautions.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
Despite these calls for caution, the news appears to have boosted shares in the manufacturers behind vaccines for COVID-19.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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Officials warned residents across the South to wear appropriate clothing, wrap their pipes and keep their pets indoors.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Sina Schuldt | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The struggling German economy has been a major talking point among critics of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’ government during the latest election campaign — but analysts warn a new leadership might not turn these tides.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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Looking Ahead Like previous iterations, this year’s letter highlighted Berkshire’s ability to adapt to changing economic conditions while sticking to its core principles of value investing and financial prudence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Lamont is expected to call for Connecticut to maintain its fiscal prudence balanced with strategic investments in various programs.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 Feb. 2025
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Switzerland Is Home To Two Of Europe’s Most Underrated Natural Wonders Switzerland is the setting for the top two natural wonders in Europe.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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One of my first questions amid these cuts was: How will this affect the two natural wonders that are practically in L.A.’s backyard?—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The State Department has issued a travel warning for U.S. citizens in Tamaulipas, citing high crime and kidnappings amid ongoing violence between drug cartels.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The other recent Google change that now comes into play (no pun intended) is Play Store’s quality warnings, which focus on poor reviews and uninstalls amongst other things.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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There may be no need for widespread quarantines or other elaborate precautions, but an infected patient waiting for a hot dog on the concourse at the AFC championship game in Kansas City would have presented a risk to other fans.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the face of heavy rain, these precautions can make a significant difference in ensuring your safety on the road.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Consequently, when a serious health issue arises—such as early signs of fluid retention in a heart failure patient—the AI will immediately identify the problem and alert both the patient and their physician, enabling faster intervention and preventing costly ER visits and hospitalizations.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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At least three doctors alerted authorities to concerns about Le Scouarnec, according to court documents and one of the doctors interviewed by CNN.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Cheng Xin/Getty Images Call it a miracle, or a marketing ploy: Duo the owl is back from the dead.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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And, like the small miracle of any benthic shine found in sandy human hands, Frame’s prolific œuvre very nearly didn’t exist for us, but for drastic, tidal chance.—
Audrey Wollen,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
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Community bankers are advocating for fewer regulations, while Federal Reserve officials advise a balance between consumer protection and economic growth.—
Russ Wiles,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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But several national security agencies, including the FBI, and multiple other federal departments advised staffers not to respond to the email immediately, suggesting that the broader executive branch was not informed of nor prepared for the demand.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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