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Recent Examples of cautiously
Questions mount over new US-India trade deal Indian analysts were cautiously optimistic over the country’s trade deal with the US, but warned that, because details of the agreement were scarce, much remained in doubt.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The measure, pushed by Washington and cautiously welcomed by parts of the opposition, has raised alarms among rights groups.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Still, institutional interest in stablecoins and new crypto regulation has others cautiously optimistic.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The growth edge is learning when to lead boldly instead of cautiously.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
While Congress currently appears inclined to reject those reductions, most universities are playing it very cautiously with respect to research and graduate education commitments, given the uncertainty that’s likely to continue at the federal level.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The school would tread cautiously before declaring the player ineligible, since refusing to pay a monetary fine isn’t a violation of NCAA, conference or scholarship rules.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2026
Fewer Americans expect their incomes to rise in the coming months, prompting consumers to cut back on vacation plans and approach big-ticket purchases like new cars more cautiously.
—Jordan Erb, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The measure, pushed by Washington and cautiously welcomed by parts of the opposition, has raised alarms among rights groups.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Still, institutional interest in stablecoins and new crypto regulation has others cautiously optimistic.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The growth edge is learning when to lead boldly instead of cautiously.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
While Congress currently appears inclined to reject those reductions, most universities are playing it very cautiously with respect to research and graduate education commitments, given the uncertainty that’s likely to continue at the federal level.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The school would tread cautiously before declaring the player ineligible, since refusing to pay a monetary fine isn’t a violation of NCAA, conference or scholarship rules.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2026
Fewer Americans expect their incomes to rise in the coming months, prompting consumers to cut back on vacation plans and approach big-ticket purchases like new cars more cautiously.
—Jordan Erb, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautiously
Adverb
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The performance is deliberately showy, and some voters may feel the virtuosity outweighs emotional revelation.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is another kind of voter fraud which has escaped the attention--whether accidentally or deliberately--of the media.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Families traditionally gather for a big reunion dinner on Lunar New Year’s Eve — observed today — featuring dishes carefully chosen for their symbolic ties to good luck and prosperity.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Every detail has been carefully designed to delight guests, from the private balconies with ocean views to the terraces with hot tubs.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Shiffrin, winner of 71 slalom World Cup victories and a gold medal in the event, started slowly and skied tentatively to finish 15th out of 18 skiers, her worst place since March 17, 2012.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Upon slowly approaching each other, Diabate put his head down to butt up against Duren’s forehead and Duren proceeded to swipe at Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cautiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautiously. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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