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
Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 29 July 2025
But experts caution that there’s a vast gulf between making people laugh and truly mastering the nuances of human humor.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
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Verb
Many analysts caution that this rate of expansion won’t be sustainable for BYD and other Chinese EV makers.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 29 July 2025
But experts caution that there’s a vast gulf between making people laugh and truly mastering the nuances of human humor.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Noun
Travelers should take caution due to the presence of bears, and keep in mind the campsite does not feature electric hook-ups.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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The report warned that the influx of more affordable Chinese goods would create greater challenges for local businesses in the region and impact their economies.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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Life-threatening flooding was possible in western Union County, New Jersey, the National Weather Service warned.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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However, obstacles, chief among them the Kings’ apparent commitment to patience and prudence, abound.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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This approach balances fiscal prudence with the need for meaningful oversight.—
Dick Simpson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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As Tanna and Wash grow closer, the series highlights the joys and wonder of new love amid the most perilous obstacles.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Stargazers hoping to explore the wonders of the night sky should read our guide to the top telescopes and binoculars available in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 July 2025
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The warning signaled the potential for extreme fire behavior driven by strong winds and low humidity and comes in the middle of the Pacific hurricane season, which has already seen an active start.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The warning is for beaches in Lake County, northern and central Cook counties in Illinois, and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The National Weather Service reminds people to take extra precautions during elevated temperatures.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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For all residents, staying indoors and keeping windows closed remained a key precaution while smoke persists in the area.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Temperature sensors can mitigate these issues by alerting host processors when heat flares.—
Steven Woo,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Intended to alert women about potential red or green flags in their vicinity, the app had surged to the top of App Store ratings recently.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
29 July 2025
Noun
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This is the country that, with drip irrigation, produced the miracle of growing food in the desert.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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Even with a Texas miracle, though, Democrats will still need to win a race in at least one state that Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024, whether that's Iowa, Alaska, Florida, or Nebraska.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Royal protocol advises that George will no longer be allowed to fly with his father, Prince William.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
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According to Jim Glenn, a lecturer at Yale who advised a student doing cribbage research, the key to making this work was by selectively shrinking the number of outcomes for the computer to search.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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