as in warned
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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Recent Examples of cautioned
Water temperatures are still in the 50s, the NWS cautioned, even though the air is warm.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
But John Healey, a former Senate Republican chief of staff who is now Stewart’s senior adviser, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Legislative fiscal analysts have cautioned that the AI industry appears to be riding a stock market bubble that could burst.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Levy, though, cautioned that Google’s growth in San Jose won’t necessarily proceed in a line that goes steadily up and to the right.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Still, Wolfe cautioned investors against becoming overly optimistic about the announcements alone, noting China has a mixed record of following through on prior large-scale purchase pledges.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Forestry Commission officials cautioned that fuel conditions remain extremely dry, and crews are still actively engaged in patrol, suppression and mop-up operations on both fires.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Gloria said the news is good, but cautioned against too much optimism as local tourism continues to be less than normal.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The post cautioned drivers to be more vigilant about deer that are acting erratically – perhaps drunkenly – and may be more unpredictable around roadways.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
But John Healey, a former Senate Republican chief of staff who is now Stewart’s senior adviser, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Legislative fiscal analysts have cautioned that the AI industry appears to be riding a stock market bubble that could burst.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Levy, though, cautioned that Google’s growth in San Jose won’t necessarily proceed in a line that goes steadily up and to the right.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Still, Wolfe cautioned investors against becoming overly optimistic about the announcements alone, noting China has a mixed record of following through on prior large-scale purchase pledges.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Forestry Commission officials cautioned that fuel conditions remain extremely dry, and crews are still actively engaged in patrol, suppression and mop-up operations on both fires.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Gloria said the news is good, but cautioned against too much optimism as local tourism continues to be less than normal.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The post cautioned drivers to be more vigilant about deer that are acting erratically – perhaps drunkenly – and may be more unpredictable around roadways.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioned
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Montreal police warned fans outside the building not to bring any pyrotechnics or fireworks, concerned about the kind of scene a Game 6 win would create in the city’s streets.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The International Energy Agency warned the world is drawing down oil inventories at a record pace, with 164 million barrels released by governments and industry as of May 8.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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In 2023, cadaver dogs alerted to topsoil near where the patio had been built in the home’s backyard, but as authorities dug deeper, the dog stopped picking up the scent, law enforcement sources said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The Louvre alerted French immigration authorities in December 2024 that Chinese tour guides were defrauding ticketing systems for groups of Chinese tourists, reusing the same ticket multiple times.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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Visitors to the mall’s online site are advised that proof of age may be required for the youth or supervising adult.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Floridians could be advised to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking rains don't soon arrive.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Cautioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioned. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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