as in to warn
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
the doctor cautioned that I should still be careful using my sprained wrist for the next several days
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as in prudence
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
the extreme caution with which the zookeeper handled the snake
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as in wonder
something extraordinary or surprising
how she manages to drive her car without destroying the neighborhood is a caution
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as in warning
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
this is just a caution that the following paragraph practically gives away the entire plot of the movie
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as in advice
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
we heeded the police officer's caution about the road ahead
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as in precaution
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
the standard caution of donning surgical gloves before performing any kind of dental work
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Recent Examples of caution
Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
Supporters cautioned Wednesday that negotiations — and revisions — are ongoing.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
However, aspirin, like all medications, should not be taken without caution.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Chief Justice John Roberts acknowledged this possibility but cautioned that colleges could not use essays as a loophole to achieve racial diversity.
—Essence, 19 Feb. 2025
Supporters cautioned Wednesday that negotiations — and revisions — are ongoing.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
Democrats have decried the cuts at the VA, while Republicans have watched with caution.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
However, aspirin, like all medications, should not be taken without caution.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
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Developer Alan Hooper, then chairman of Fort Lauderdale’s Downtown Development Authority, warned that traffic would only get worse as new hotel, condo and apartment towers rose downtown.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Big box retailers have already warned of price hikes on household goods and grocery items imported from the two nations–much to the detriment of working families, small businesses, and the many already suffering under heavy inflationary pressure.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Looking Ahead Like previous iterations, this year’s letter highlighted Berkshire’s ability to adapt to changing economic conditions while sticking to its core principles of value investing and financial prudence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Lamont is expected to call for Connecticut to maintain its fiscal prudence balanced with strategic investments in various programs.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 Feb. 2025
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Switzerland Is Home To Two Of Europe’s Most Underrated Natural Wonders Switzerland is the setting for the top two natural wonders in Europe.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The addition of Robinson could do wonders for them on that part.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The other recent Google change that now comes into play (no pun intended) is Play Store’s quality warnings, which focus on poor reviews and uninstalls amongst other things.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The warning about the security measures put in place were posted on the naval base’s Facebook page.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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In a letter sent to Musk and the White House, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., demanded to know the details about security precautions and whether lapses in security may have exposed sensitive information.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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While consumer spending may shift to lower-cost substitutes in a recession, these companies have taken precautions to dampen any worrisome investors.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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After alerting the police and her family to the mysterious death, Shula is roped into the local mourning traditions.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Mozi alerts users when their contacts are in the same city and shows which acquaintances are attending nearby events.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Cheng Xin/Getty Images Call it a miracle, or a marketing ploy: Duo the owl is back from the dead.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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And, like the small miracle of any benthic shine found in sandy human hands, Frame’s prolific œuvre very nearly didn’t exist for us, but for drastic, tidal chance.—
Audrey Wollen,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
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The loss of jobs and funding have impacted deep-red districts that went for Trump, whose constituents have delivered such blistering feedback at town halls that GOP leaders have advised Republicans in Congress to quit appearing at such events.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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For instance, a donor with a strong financial background could offer guidance on budgeting or cost management, while someone with technology expertise could advise on software solutions for data collection.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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