How to Use careful in a Sentence

careful

adjective
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  • They produced a careful study of the building.
  • Be careful! The stove is hot!
  • The police were careful to leave the room exactly as they found it.
  • She was careful of their feelings.
  • You can never be too careful about these things.
  • He is a careful driver.
  • Police made a careful examination of the scene.
  • And a lot more careful, at least in terms of who says what when.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Be careful not to cut off new buds that haven’t opened yet.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 8 Nov. 2022
  • To do this, use a piece of ice or an ice pack to freeze the stained area, but be careful not to get the stain wet.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
  • That is a balance that one has to be very careful with.
    — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 25 May 2023
  • Kevin Allen briefed reporters at the scene and was careful to not use that term.
    — The Oregonian, oregonlive, 2 Aug. 2023
  • So their whole thing is just be careful, don't get hurt.
    — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The sound team also had to be careful not to pick up snoring.
    — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2023
  • But be careful when scrolling, as the answers are at the end of the article.
    — John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Be careful when making plans based on the menus at the website though.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Still, some people want to be careful to not eat too many cashews.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Cut the corners at an angle, careful not to cut the stitching.
    — Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Loosen spaghetti squash fibers with a fork, being careful not to rip skin to keep the boat shape.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The Eagles might be a bit careful with Hurts, who will need to remain healthy for when the team heads to the playoffs.
    — Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • As any parent, my impulse is to tell them to be careful and not get hurt.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Breathe in steam from a shower or bowl of hot water (be careful to avoid burns).
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Keep in mind that these run sharp, so use a steady grip and be careful when using them close to your eye area.
    — Birnur K. Aral, Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Be careful not to cut through the tubers when digging or bruise the spuds with rough handling.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Julie is already on the pill; Mark, to be extra careful, puts on a condom.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The goal was to eventually get her up to the hour mark, but Bowman was careful not to rush it.
    — Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 1 Aug. 2024
  • But these aren’t the only products parents are warned to be careful with.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2023
  • There’s an unusual need to be careful with that last part since the loss dropped the Warriors to 2-10 on the road this season.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • This isn’t a sly spy carrying out a covert operation; this is a spy whose careful plans have been overtaken by events.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Bass has employed a more careful and conciliatory tone.
    — Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025

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