as in preventative
concerned with or serving to keep something from happening
prior to the game, we moved the furniture out of the way as a precautionary measure
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Recent Examples of precautionary
Steph White said her absence from practice was precautionary, and Hull is probable for Friday's game.
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Chloe Peterson, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
The precautionary principle may lead many to avoid using acetaminophen during pregnancy, especially since most low-grade fevers don’t require treatment.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the network architects are responsible, but as Wyden has argued, Microsoft deserves blame, too, for failing to make the risks and precautionary measures for Kerberoasting more explicit.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
The precautionary measures are standard for cases involving serious charges or potential behavioral concerns, Ormond said, noting that he has not been made aware of any specific suicidal comments by Robinson.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
The decision to hold Barnes out was due to precautionary reasons ahead of next Saturday’s matchup with SMU.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Spelman College, located near Clark Atlanta University, has also implemented shelter-in-place protocols as a precautionary measure due to its proximity.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
The sisters flee to the ranch to avoid arrest, taking precautionary measures to conceal themselves.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Marion held him out for precautionary reasons.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Chloe Peterson, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
The precautionary principle may lead many to avoid using acetaminophen during pregnancy, especially since most low-grade fevers don’t require treatment.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the network architects are responsible, but as Wyden has argued, Microsoft deserves blame, too, for failing to make the risks and precautionary measures for Kerberoasting more explicit.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
The precautionary measures are standard for cases involving serious charges or potential behavioral concerns, Ormond said, noting that he has not been made aware of any specific suicidal comments by Robinson.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
The decision to hold Barnes out was due to precautionary reasons ahead of next Saturday’s matchup with SMU.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Spelman College, located near Clark Atlanta University, has also implemented shelter-in-place protocols as a precautionary measure due to its proximity.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
The sisters flee to the ranch to avoid arrest, taking precautionary measures to conceal themselves.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Marion held him out for precautionary reasons.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precautionary
Adjective
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Then, a mounting body of scientific evidence suggested that occasional burning is key to maintaining a healthy ecosystem in the park, leading park officials to implement a system of preventative burning.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Science and innovation has shifted the priority for today’s consumers and industry goals from immediate appearance and reactive care to advanced treatments, preventative care, and long term payoff.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Childhood is a critical window for preventive services and routine checkups that build the foundation for lifelong health.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Knowing the results can help guide screening decisions, preventive measures, or treatment options.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Precautionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precautionary. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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