as in safeguard
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
as parents of young children, they have taken the usual precaution of locking up their household cleansers
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Recent Examples of precaution
The ceremony, hosted by comedian and former late-night host Conan O'Brien, has reportedly increased security at the venue as a precaution, according to People magazine and The Hollywood Reporter.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
People may want to take other precautions as well.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
However, while travelers will for sure bask in the beauty that the island nation has to offer, there are certain safety precautions to take when visiting.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
People may want to take other precautions as well.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
However, while travelers will for sure bask in the beauty that the island nation has to offer, there are certain safety precautions to take when visiting.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precaution
Noun
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The Pentagon had accepted his compromise, Altman implied, because his safeguards were not smuggled into the contract as an arbitrary restriction of Pentagon freedom.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The department says its safeguards against fraud and errors could delay paper refunds up to 12 weeks.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Padlocks, sickles and other objects made of iron, a metal said to possess anti-demonic powers, were stashed in the grave as preventives.—
Franz Lidz,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2023
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But although human vaccines function primarily as preventives, offering immunity to animals such as black-footed ferrets can be a conservation strategy of last resort.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2023
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The protections for Haitians were first granted in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake and have been extended multiple times amid ongoing gang violence that has displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Drivers headed out on their morning commutes and those running errands are urged to use caution and watch for black ice.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Precaution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precaution. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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