as in warning
serving as or offering a warning
a cautioning story about how envy can destroy a friendship
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as in assistance
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as in alerting
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 Synonyms for cautioning
Adjective
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The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.—
SCOTT SONNER,
Star Tribune,
27 July 2021 -
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.—
Andrew Whitby,
Time,
17 Apr. 2020
Noun
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Cursor’s desktop application gained popularity last year for providing coding assistance by drawing from Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet model.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Document the encounter and seek assistance as soon as possible.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Changes in appetite can be one of several physical signs your child feels pressured to be perfect.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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And where the signs of new beginnings are evident everywhere.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ask your vet for product recommendations to protect pets from biting flies.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Blue Prince Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S Price: $29.99 (also on Game Pass and PS Plus) Blue Prince came out of nowhere, so much so that this recommendation is for me as much as you.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Check out our guide to the Best Hair Dryers for more advice.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Typically, the Pentagon receives just one year of funding at a time for procurement, which does not provide a signal to suppliers about how much of their products Washington might need in the future.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Easy to install and manage, the Arris Surfboard Max 6E is a two-piece mesh system that transmits over 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz radio bands to deliver a strong Wi-Fi signal throughout every corner of your home (up to 5,500 square feet).—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to procedure, the field is frozen as soon as the caution lights are illuminated.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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This slowdown is driven by high interest rates, corporate caution, and the impact of new tariffs.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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