as in safeguards
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
as parents of young children, they have taken the usual precaution of locking up their household cleansers
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Recent Examples of precautions
Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Netflix and producers Studio Lambert and The Garden went on the record claiming that all necessary safety and health precautions had been taken.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Forecasters urge people to take precautions in affected areas with the arrival of the arctic airmass.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
In short, yes, slow cookers are safe, so long as certain safety precautions are followed.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
But experts say people need to be prepared for an onslaught of activity and take precautions.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
This includes taking precautions with farm animals, backyard chicken flocks, wild birds, and dead animals.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Doron recommends precautions for families with backyard chicken flocks, making sure that children can wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and practice thorough handwashing before handling eggs or caring for the flock.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
This highlights the importance of dedicated fire watchers and stringent precautions.
—Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Netflix and producers Studio Lambert and The Garden went on the record claiming that all necessary safety and health precautions had been taken.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Forecasters urge people to take precautions in affected areas with the arrival of the arctic airmass.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
In short, yes, slow cookers are safe, so long as certain safety precautions are followed.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
But experts say people need to be prepared for an onslaught of activity and take precautions.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
This includes taking precautions with farm animals, backyard chicken flocks, wild birds, and dead animals.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Doron recommends precautions for families with backyard chicken flocks, making sure that children can wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and practice thorough handwashing before handling eggs or caring for the flock.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
This highlights the importance of dedicated fire watchers and stringent precautions.
—Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Precautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precautions. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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