as in warning
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something (such as a piece of advice) that should be remembered when one is doing or thinking about something
Her stock tips always came with a caveat: that the market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.
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Recent Examples of caveat
In addition, several caveats regarding legality, tree size, location, and species can affect where and whether the tree can be planted.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
The caveat, however, is when the conditions allowed it.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The caveat, however, is that M'Pemba had just 18 pass-rush snaps on the season as a redshirt sophomore, while Jones, as a true freshman, had 73.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
The two shows that have been best received over the course of this new era - Lower Decks and Prodigy – are the two least expensive series to produce, with the obvious caveat that they're both animated.
—Matthew Razak, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
The caveat, however, is when the conditions allowed it.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The caveat, however, is that M'Pemba had just 18 pass-rush snaps on the season as a redshirt sophomore, while Jones, as a true freshman, had 73.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
The two shows that have been best received over the course of this new era - Lower Decks and Prodigy – are the two least expensive series to produce, with the obvious caveat that they're both animated.
—Matthew Razak, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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Sixteen members of the media account for 80 percent of the MVP vote and submit their ballots near the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Two inmates facing serious violent crime charges escaped from the Sumter County Jail late Sunday, prompting an urgent manhunt and warnings from law enforcement across southwest Georgia.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Toxicologist Alex LeBeau urged caution when interpreting the results.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
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So while these stocks look incredible, some caution is warranted.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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