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Recent Examples of cautiously
Fundamental advantages remain Analysts, however, remain cautiously optimistic if the conflict subsides within weeks.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Netflix has been cautiously growing in live sports, including a long-term partnership with the WWE.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Outside experts agree that the findings must be interpreted cautiously.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
White House officials are cautiously hopeful that the latest negotiations are making progress, two of the sources said.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Because our current findings come from a pilot cohort of 20 undergraduate writers, the results should be interpreted cautiously.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
McCarthy, who’s road-tripped from his home in New York City, proceeds cautiously, stepping gently around the mess and breaking down boxes.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The law passed quickly, if cautiously.
—Mark Dee
march 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Resting on a shelf and clinging to it with its paw, the possum stared ahead cautiously.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Netflix has been cautiously growing in live sports, including a long-term partnership with the WWE.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Outside experts agree that the findings must be interpreted cautiously.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
White House officials are cautiously hopeful that the latest negotiations are making progress, two of the sources said.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Because our current findings come from a pilot cohort of 20 undergraduate writers, the results should be interpreted cautiously.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
McCarthy, who’s road-tripped from his home in New York City, proceeds cautiously, stepping gently around the mess and breaking down boxes.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The law passed quickly, if cautiously.
—Mark Dee
march 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Resting on a shelf and clinging to it with its paw, the possum stared ahead cautiously.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautiously
Adverb
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The central allegation in the Dallas County case is that Morris and Gateway Church benefitted financially from concealing the abuse of Clemishire, and that the church deliberately issued false statements about the circumstances after Clemishire came forward with the allegations.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Lumières would remain comparatively grounded, sometimes working in what could be called actualities, other times in deliberately fictional sequences.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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For the most part, royal families dress very carefully; in keeping with their formal dress codes, their wardrobe choices are usually thoughtfully selected, with subtle theming or references, as well as more overt tributes via color or jewelry choice.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some of the imagery seen by Ferreira’s character is genuine content culled from online, carefully trimmed.—
Mark Olsen,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In that interaction, forehead-to-forehead with Ayers and then slowly backing away, back to his bench, Hurley never blinked.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Drivers were encouraged to drive slowly and carefully on wet roads, according to the weather service.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Cautiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautiously. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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