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
As for having an impact on the frequency and intensity of Santa Ana winds, Ting is circumspect.
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
That conclusion, supported by the highly respected and circumspect Collins, was considered heretical.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Oct. 2024
Congress almost always ultimately approves aid for areas desperately in need, and lawmakers whose states have experienced the need were more circumspect.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2025
Editors’ Picks 36 Hours in Barbados Economists are more circumspect.
—Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
That conclusion, supported by the highly respected and circumspect Collins, was considered heretical.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Oct. 2024
Congress almost always ultimately approves aid for areas desperately in need, and lawmakers whose states have experienced the need were more circumspect.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2025
Editors’ Picks 36 Hours in Barbados Economists are more circumspect.
—Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for circumspect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumspect
Adjective
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The market remains cautious about suggesting any change could come soon.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There’s potential for clarity in resolving any lingering tension, but also be careful not to speak too rashly.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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In comments at the Morgan Stanley media conference, the Fox CEO was again extremely careful to stress that the goal is not to cannibalize linear television and Fox will not advertise it on linear television but is meant purely to capture those who cut the cord or have never subscribed to cable.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some critics on the left were wary of the administration’s employment of market logics and its tendency to treat citizens as consumers.—
Jacob Bruggeman & Casey Eilbert / Made by History,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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The public is on balance wary of Musk and DOGE's access to government agency data records.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Circumspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumspect. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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