as in warns
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 wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
how she manages to drive her car without destroying the neighborhood is a caution
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as in warnings
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 precautions
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 cautions
Frederik Jötten, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
Buyer Beware With demand at a fever pitch, the Van Winkle family once again cautions fans against the risks of secondary market scams.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The advisory cautions residents not to leave vehicles in flood-prone areas and not to drive through flood waters because vehicles may be damaged, leading to costly repairs.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Even if more jobs do become available this month, Martocchio cautions job seekers to be strategic about their job search.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Bernow cautions anyone seeking out stem cell therapy to ensure the clinic is certified under the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) Regulations, meaning the facility has been vetted and approved for safe and effective manufacturing.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics, which is based in Itasca, cautions that raw milk can pose serious health risks, particularly to children.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
That being said, even the researcher himself cautions about a few soft spots in his analysis, and calls for more in-depth studies.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
But Cavazos cautions anyone from looking at a single metric for a school as a way to judge if a school will remain open, especially something as volatile as enrollment, which various schools in Indianapolis have struggled with in recent years.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
To try and cope with this misperception, the law seeks to ensure that appropriate cautions and warnings are displayed to users.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
As the table below shows, the number of cautions for dissent rose sharply — but referees were most trigger-happy in a season’s early stages.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Beware of common pitfalls that might offend your friend, Juarez cautions, like glibly telling them that time heals all wounds.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
His home hardening efforts include installing sprinklers with fire tracking software, despite FEMA's cautions.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Kabisch cautions against extrapolating too much from the findings.
—Frederik Jötten, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
Buyer Beware With demand at a fever pitch, the Van Winkle family once again cautions fans against the risks of secondary market scams.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The advisory cautions residents not to leave vehicles in flood-prone areas and not to drive through flood waters because vehicles may be damaged, leading to costly repairs.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Even if more jobs do become available this month, Martocchio cautions job seekers to be strategic about their job search.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Bernow cautions anyone seeking out stem cell therapy to ensure the clinic is certified under the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) Regulations, meaning the facility has been vetted and approved for safe and effective manufacturing.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics, which is based in Itasca, cautions that raw milk can pose serious health risks, particularly to children.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
That being said, even the researcher himself cautions about a few soft spots in his analysis, and calls for more in-depth studies.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
But Cavazos cautions anyone from looking at a single metric for a school as a way to judge if a school will remain open, especially something as volatile as enrollment, which various schools in Indianapolis have struggled with in recent years.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
There are a number of cautions, though.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
To try and cope with this misperception, the law seeks to ensure that appropriate cautions and warnings are displayed to users.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
As the table below shows, the number of cautions for dissent rose sharply — but referees were most trigger-happy in a season’s early stages.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Beware of common pitfalls that might offend your friend, Juarez cautions, like glibly telling them that time heals all wounds.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
His home hardening efforts include installing sprinklers with fire tracking software, despite FEMA's cautions.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
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During one of the harrowing trips, 11-year-old Spike (Alfie Williams) learns from his father, Jamie (Taylor-Johnson), of the location of a strange doctor named Kelson (Fiennes), but warns his son to stay away from the madman.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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While a seven-figure career without a degree sounds like a dream for Gen Z, Eklund also warns that success doesn’t always come swiftly.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But those who do make the trek are rewarded with pristine stargazing, some of the oldest trees in the world and more natural wonders.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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All soups are beautiful, but miso soup works unique wonders for your gut, heart, and immune health.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, Grupo Firme, Fuerza Regida, and Peso Pluma have received similar warnings from different cartels, prompting them to cancel shows to protect themselves and their fans.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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France’s cyber defense agency CERT-FR has confirmed the latest such warnings have just been issued.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Individuals living in or traveling to areas where the kissing bug is known to be present should take precautions, particularly in rural or poor-quality housing situations.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report noted that other vessel-sharing alliances have already taken some precautions to ensure they will not get impacted by the fines.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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Residents of six Polish districts near to the Ukrainian border received emergency SMS alerts warning of a threat from the air.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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After finding documents related to his father and his initiation as an agent, Nicky travels to find Bourne but accidentally alerts Cyber Ops specialist Heather Lee (Alicia Vikander) and agency chief Robert Dewey (Tommy Lee Jones) to the former agent’s location.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Saint Carlo Acutis receives prayers and requests for miracles from around the world — often, fittingly, through the internet.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In June, Kennedy purged all 17 highly qualified and thoroughly vetted members of the committee, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on setting vaccine policy.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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PetMD advises a bland, easy-to-digest diet made up of lean proteins such as chicken or turkey, simple carbohydrates like rice or potatoes, and low fat content.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These mechanical marvels have continuously demonstrated their financial resilience when conventional portfolios falter and inflation threatens.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite all the marvels, Agentic AI is still in nappies.—
Kjartan Rist,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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