as in to warn
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 prudence
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
the extreme caution with which the zookeeper handled the snake
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as in wonder
something extraordinary or surprising
how she manages to drive her car without destroying the neighborhood is a caution
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as in warning
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 precaution
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 caution
Brady Dale, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Even though there may be minimal federal employment impacts from the Trump administration’s moves to-date, some economists caution that those actions could show up in other areas.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
However, aspirin, like all medications, should not be taken without caution.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The official characterized bitcoin as unique, though cautioned that its reserve treatment does not mean the administration doesn't view other digital assets as important.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Even though there may be minimal federal employment impacts from the Trump administration’s moves to-date, some economists caution that those actions could show up in other areas.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Democrats have decried the cuts at the VA, while Republicans have watched with caution.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
However, aspirin, like all medications, should not be taken without caution.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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Experts warn prices for many grocery store items will rise as a result.—
Danny Freeman,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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The first of two back-to-back atmospheric rivers will spread rain across San Diego County from Wednesday afternoon to early Thursday, before a second wave follows Thursday night, says the National Weather Service, which also warned of possible lightning west of the mountains.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Navigating Political and Ethical Considerations of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve By embracing bitcoin as a vital national reserve asset, the United States positions itself at the forefront of economic innovation, fiscal prudence, and visionary thinking.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Carroll picked contractors to do the work and agreed on a price without waiting for competing bids, authorized them to pave at night when rain forecasts would normally have halted work, and generally gave speed priority over the usual prudence.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Switzerland Is Home To Two Of Europe’s Most Underrated Natural Wonders Switzerland is the setting for the top two natural wonders in Europe.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The addition of Robinson could do wonders for them on that part.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, Sweden was granted an exemption from the ban in exchange for stricter warning labels.—
Carrie Battan,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Heeding several tornado warnings from the National Weather Service that pinged on their cell phones just after 8:30 a.m., the unnamed couple quickly sought shelter in a safe room in a corner of their home, county officials said.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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In a letter sent to Musk and the White House, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., demanded to know the details about security precautions and whether lapses in security may have exposed sensitive information.—
DAVID KLEPPER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beyond vaccination, Altmann suggests taking daily precautions to minimize your risk of getting sick.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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After alerting the police and her family to the mysterious death, Shula is roped into the local mourning traditions.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Mozi alerts users when their contacts are in the same city and shows which acquaintances are attending nearby events.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Short of a miracle, the truck will remain a striking, high-profile disaster at a time when Tesla could ill afford it.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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But then, always, there is relief: the miracle of Prince’s music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For instance, a donor with a strong financial background could offer guidance on budgeting or cost management, while someone with technology expertise could advise on software solutions for data collection.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The loss of jobs and funding have impacted deep-red districts that went for Trump, whose constituents have delivered such blistering feedback at town halls that GOP leaders have advised Republicans in Congress to quit appearing at such events.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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