as in warning
serving as or offering a warning
a cautioning story about how envy can destroy a friendship
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as in assistance
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as in alerting
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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Recent Examples of cautioning
Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Asphalt industry representatives, meanwhile, are touting advances in that material while also cautioning that parking lot owners should carefully consider the durability of any non-asphalt alternative.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
In the current dispute, mainstream medical groups, the pharmaceutical industry and Democratic members of Congress have weighed in cautioning the court against limiting access to the drug.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
In the current dispute, mainstream medical groups, the pharmaceutical industry and Democratic members of Congress have weighed in cautioning the court against limiting access to the drug.
—Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Last year, ahead of the season three premiere in July, the streamer shared some community guidelines, cautioning viewers against bullying and hate speech.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
In a press release promoting the album, Allen discussed her decision to make the couple's private life public, cautioning that the album's salacious details may not be entirely autobiographical.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
As the end of the school year approaches, more authorities are cautioning safety for students choosing to play the game.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Mete pulled at her arm, cautioning her not to continue.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Asphalt industry representatives, meanwhile, are touting advances in that material while also cautioning that parking lot owners should carefully consider the durability of any non-asphalt alternative.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
In the current dispute, mainstream medical groups, the pharmaceutical industry and Democratic members of Congress have weighed in cautioning the court against limiting access to the drug.
—Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
In the current dispute, mainstream medical groups, the pharmaceutical industry and Democratic members of Congress have weighed in cautioning the court against limiting access to the drug.
—Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Last year, ahead of the season three premiere in July, the streamer shared some community guidelines, cautioning viewers against bullying and hate speech.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
In a press release promoting the album, Allen discussed her decision to make the couple's private life public, cautioning that the album's salacious details may not be entirely autobiographical.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
As the end of the school year approaches, more authorities are cautioning safety for students choosing to play the game.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioning
Adjective
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The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.—
SCOTT SONNER,
Star Tribune,
27 July 2021
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In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.—
Andrew Whitby,
Time,
17 Apr. 2020
Noun
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The Orange County Workforce and Economic Development Board encouraged small business owners impacted by the incident to submit an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan worksheet to determine eligibility for potential assistance programs.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Many skilled trade schools recognize that service members are well-suited for careers in the trades and actively work to support their transition by offering enrollment assistance and educational funding.—
Rose Van Alstine,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Thanks to loyal reader Ben Gellman-Chomsky for alerting me to it on BlueSky.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That electronic suppression could be designed to prevent nearby Cuban forces from alerting leadership, coordinating reinforcements or tracking incoming aircraft.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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War came in the summer of 1914 because of the all-encompassing fear that had gripped many Great Power leaders, looking for signs that they would be attacked.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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There were two locations filmed for this video, one 200+ feet away from the ballot box (with signs) and one next to the ballot box (no signs).—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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But location data recovered from Brian Hooker’s electronic devices contradicts his early statements to investigators advising them where to look for his wife, the official said.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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The military men are tasked with advising General Eisenhower (Fraser) on the air and sea conditions surrounding the Allies’ key advance in the summer of 1944.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Lagoon-side drink deliveries come with insider recommendations urging you to take advantage of the see-through kayaks, to never miss a sunrise, and to camp out on the dock post-dinner to count shooting stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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The divergence in their views was clearest — and most damaging — on the IMF’s recommendation for Senegal to restructure its debt.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Any advice for the time- or attention-challenged?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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When Stagg’s calculations lead him to conclude that an almighty storm is set to break on June 5, 1944 — the day originally earmarked for the Normandy landings — after a long period of balmy calm, potentially scuppering the entire vast project, his simple but urgent advice is to wait a day.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Zhandos Moldabekov, PhD, a researcher at HZDR who came up with the idea for the method, said the method preserves the signal’s physical structure.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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Widespread ghost job postings inflate job vacancy numbers and provide inaccurate signals to government decision makers, including at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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