wariness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wariness
Noun
  • But other reports on consumer sentiment and retail sales have revealed rising caution from consumers.
    Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
  • One of the main topics of discussion included a real-word anecdote that speaks to the caution companies and individuals must take in handling this new technology.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • For investors caught between FOMO and financial prudence, even Goldman suggests hedging your bets.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The company reported a strong quarter in early February but left its outlook unchanged for the rest of the year out of prudence and conservatism.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Dilated eye exam: This involves using eye drops to dilate (widen) your pupils, allowing the eye care specialist to look at your retina and check for swelling and leaking blood vessels.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Even so, gender-affirming care, including surgery, is medically necessary.
    James Factora, Them., 28 Mar. 2025
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“Wariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wariness. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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