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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What To Know The VWP allows visitors to the U.S., including those traveling for business, to spend up to 90 days in the country without needing to apply for a visitor visa, with some caveats.
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Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
First, open all viable land crossings—not for hours and not with caveats, but at scale, with fast screening and consistency, to flood Gaza with aid immediately.
—David Miliband, Time, 29 July 2025
In its unanimous vote, the Corporation Commission approved the water rate hikes with the caveat that Sedona’s customers see a larger increase compared to the 15,000 others who don’t reside in the city.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
One caveat: Those teams still have to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
—Pete Grathoff
july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
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Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
First, open all viable land crossings—not for hours and not with caveats, but at scale, with fast screening and consistency, to flood Gaza with aid immediately.
—David Miliband, Time, 29 July 2025
In its unanimous vote, the Corporation Commission approved the water rate hikes with the caveat that Sedona’s customers see a larger increase compared to the 15,000 others who don’t reside in the city.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
One caveat: Those teams still have to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
—Pete Grathoff
july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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This warning is in effect until 8 p.m. During heat waves, consider the following tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The warning is for Greene, Lenoir and Pitt counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On Saturday, Sterling had a humorous bit of advice for Yankees manager Aaron Boone, one which came off as a caution of sorts: Don't put Williams on the mound in an important spot.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Stylistically, many of the tactical principles set out by Kompany remain, albeit employed with more caution.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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