as in warns
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 wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
how she manages to drive her car without destroying the neighborhood is a caution
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as in warnings
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 precautions
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 cautions
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
However, Zubkov cautions against conflating brain activation with dementia prevention.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
3 July 2026
Akhetuamhen cautions prospective participants to ask important questions to determine whether a pre-MBA program is a genuine path to possible regular employment.
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Dr. Marlena Corcoran,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
However, the real estate agent cautions that his real estate come-up wasn’t an overnight success—and not everyone is cut out for the challenge.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Good planning is critical, Grimes cautions.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
The center also cautions that a reishi extract was found to have toxic effects in leukocytes, and gastrointestinal cancer patients had higher levels of the serum tumor marker CA72-4 after taking reishi spore supplements.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Chalky Light Pink Similarly, Saab cautions against chalky light pink paint.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
In response to this case, McCoach cautions there's still more to be done.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Usa Today,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Managing tires and fuel strategy, as well as reacting to yellow-flag cautions, can flip races.
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Luke Smith,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
At the next race, Harvick burned 2,400 calories thanks to a few more cautions.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Aegerter cautions against planting tomatoes alongside or after other members of the nightshade family, such as eggplant, peppers, or potatoes, as these plants are often susceptible to the same disease.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
There have been 42 yellow flags through seven races — the fewest cautions at this point in the season since 2018.
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Nate Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Other groups are being more cautions.
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Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Sokolowski cautions against both oversaturating and scrubbing too hard, as both can damage paint.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
7 Apr. 2026
The frontiers of medicine But these cautions have not stemmed the appetite for the therapies.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The weather service also cautions the heat index is calculated for shady areas only.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
However, Zubkov cautions against conflating brain activation with dementia prevention.
—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
3 July 2026
Akhetuamhen cautions prospective participants to ask important questions to determine whether a pre-MBA program is a genuine path to possible regular employment.
—
Dr. Marlena Corcoran,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
However, the real estate agent cautions that his real estate come-up wasn’t an overnight success—and not everyone is cut out for the challenge.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Good planning is critical, Grimes cautions.
—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
The center also cautions that a reishi extract was found to have toxic effects in leukocytes, and gastrointestinal cancer patients had higher levels of the serum tumor marker CA72-4 after taking reishi spore supplements.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Chalky Light Pink Similarly, Saab cautions against chalky light pink paint.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
In response to this case, McCoach cautions there's still more to be done.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Noun
Mercury’s clash with Neptune cautions against placing your faith in the wrong person.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Managing tires and fuel strategy, as well as reacting to yellow-flag cautions, can flip races.
—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
At the next race, Harvick burned 2,400 calories thanks to a few more cautions.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Aegerter cautions against planting tomatoes alongside or after other members of the nightshade family, such as eggplant, peppers, or potatoes, as these plants are often susceptible to the same disease.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
There have been 42 yellow flags through seven races — the fewest cautions at this point in the season since 2018.
—
Nate Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Other groups are being more cautions.
—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Sokolowski cautions against both oversaturating and scrubbing too hard, as both can damage paint.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
7 Apr. 2026
The frontiers of medicine But these cautions have not stemmed the appetite for the therapies.
—
Will Stone,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
Verb
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King laughs, and warns Carrol against comparing him to Jesus.
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Vecellio warns that older adults and people who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk from heat should carefully consider whether to attend outdoor World Cup matches in the hottest locations this week.
Noun
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These wonders can grow as strange, twisted bushes or as giant, spindly trees.
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National Geographic has long been the entry point for learning about science, nature and the wonders of Earth, whether through its iconic magazine, documentaries starring the likes of Jacques Cousteau and Jane Goodall, or popular television series.
Noun
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Managing Potential Warnings Court records from lawsuits shed light on how the manufacturers have managed potential warnings from the field.
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Evacuation orders affecting about 300 residents in the Oak Leaf Circle area were downgraded to warnings.
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Officials used the incident as a reminder to urge people to take precautions during summer lightning storms.
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The precautions come as much of the eastern United States endures one of the hottest stretches of the summer, just as millions of Americans prepare for Independence Day celebrations.
Verb
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At scale, sensors fail, alerts conflict and workflows break normal routines.
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The main thermostat unit also contains an air quality sensor that measures volatile organic compounds and alerts you to many airborne hazards.
Noun
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Syd was always going places, but Richie and Tina — and, of course, the fabulous Fak brothers, Neil (Matty Matheson) and Ted (Ricky Staffieri) — were the miracles of the piece.
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But, as a figure of the Enlightenment and thus a believer in reason and science, the former president discounted the miracles associated with Jesus — including his virgin birth and supposed resurrection.
Verb
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Keeping money out of the Cuban government’s hands while helping the Cuban people is tricky, said Aymee Valdivia, an attorney at Holland & Knight who advises companies doing business in Cuba.
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Consumer Reports advises contacting customer support early in the trial to test how responsive the company is before you’re committed.
Noun
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Gomez shared a video taken prior to the ceremony in which Swift marvels at her pal.
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In the biography, Bluett marvels at Diallo’s devotion to his faith, especially his memorization of the Quran.
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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