as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse
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Recent Examples of circumspect
And some of the most suitable jewels for such circumspect behavior are lockets, designed to conceal words, images or souvenirs of love, passion or commitment.
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Jill Newman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Compared to the president’s rhetoric, however, Netanyahu’s response was almost circumspect.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025
While most world leaders have been circumspect about the levies against Canada, Mexico and China, economists say consumers around the world will face spiraling prices as the supply chains that move goods among countries become more exposed to political risk and therefore costlier.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Both sets of lawyers were circumspect outside following this morning’s hearing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
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Jill Newman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Compared to the president’s rhetoric, however, Netanyahu’s response was almost circumspect.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025
While most world leaders have been circumspect about the levies against Canada, Mexico and China, economists say consumers around the world will face spiraling prices as the supply chains that move goods among countries become more exposed to political risk and therefore costlier.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Both sets of lawyers were circumspect outside following this morning’s hearing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumspect
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Some loyal Tesla bulls are treating the drop as a temporary setback (or even a buying opportunity), while more cautious investors are rethinking their exposure.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Rendering animal fat requires careful heating and purification to remove impurities.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
14 Mar. 2025
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Cuban compared people who are wary of adopting AI tools in the workplace to those who were once afraid to embrace PCs and mobile devices.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Egypt is wary of the Muslim Brotherhood in which Hamas has its roots and has been fighting militant insurgents in the Sinai Peninsula, which neighbors Gaza.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Circumspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumspect. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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