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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Though news broke yesterday that a deal had been reached, Israel cautioned that it was not finalized and accused Hamas of trying to extort last-minute demands.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Carl Anka, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Inflation caution remains Even with the better-than-expected PPI, all eyes will be on consumer inflation, or what everyday Americans pay for goods and services, economists said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
No one was planning for what has transpired this week, and where things go from here remains similarly uncertain, both sides cautioned.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Though news broke yesterday that a deal had been reached, Israel cautioned that it was not finalized and accused Hamas of trying to extort last-minute demands.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
Yet there is also caution due to recent memories, as well as longer ones.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Inflation caution remains Even with the better-than-expected PPI, all eyes will be on consumer inflation, or what everyday Americans pay for goods and services, economists said.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
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Andreessen, who has advised Trump on tech policy, warned that overregulating the AI industry could stifle U.S. innovation and give China an advantage.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The 25,000 survivors were hand-picked by the city’s therapist, played by Sarah Shahi, after Sinatra was warned about a tsunami that would end global civilization.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This is a win-win for financial prudence and the environment.—
Claus Jepsen,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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His insights extend beyond real estate, encompassing broader principles of financial prudence and personal development.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Fans will receive a one-time redeemable code to unlock 24-pack hourglasses and 12 wonder hourglasses, which can be used to open two digital booster packs and select one randomized digital card as part of the Wonder Pick feature.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Panama Canal was designated one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 1994.—
Erika Angulo,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Clay Fire in Riverside County, near Los Angeles, has ignited on Tuesday evening, growing to nearly 40 acres and prompting evacuation warnings.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Many neighborhoods in eastern Altadena and surrounding areas got evacuation warnings and orders that Tuesday night.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves, their homes and their pets during this ongoing cold snap.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The rain forecast comes on the tail end of another red-flag warning period that prompted nearly 100,000 power customers to have their electricity shut off as a precaution Thursday.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Just eight hours after that initial call alerting others to the beginnings of a brush fire on the ridgeline, at around 6 p.m., a firefighter in Pacific Palisades mentioned there was a problem with the water.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Tucker attempted an onside kick for Baltimore, but Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas recovered to snuff out any chance of a Ravens miracle.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Test yourself on miracle flights, theatrical triumphs and athletic aces in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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These are foods that the American Academy of Pediatrics has long advised parents to limit in kids' diets for other reasons, too.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Though Arledge died in 2002, the real Geoff Mason was an invaluable resource to the production, from advising on drafts of the script to helping secure rights to the original broadcast footage.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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