as in warning
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something (such as a piece of advice) that should be remembered when one is doing or thinking about something
Her stock tips always came with a caveat: that the market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.
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The consultant has a couple of caveats for would-be owners.
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Jamie Gold, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The caveat there is that some delays are outside airlines' control due to factors like weather.
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Jamie Gold, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Do a Digital Detox One caveat of going paperless is that your digital space may become more cluttered.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
The caveat there is that some delays are outside airlines' control due to factors like weather.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
The caveat is that Venus connects with the Moon, so matters could get messy since Venus can be a snob.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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