How to Use precaution in a Sentence

precaution

noun

• She took the precaution of packing extra medicine for the trip.
• When driving, she always wears her seatbelt as a precaution.
• Be sure to follow the usual safety precautions when cooking outdoors.
• Every home owner should take precautions against fire.
• And, of course, these are not just a one-game precaution.
  — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
• He was held out of last week’s loss to Dothan as a precaution.
  — Ben Thomas | [email protected], al, 2 Nov. 2021
• Power was cut off to the home as a precaution.
  — Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
• But many of these falls are preventable with the right precautions.
  — Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 May 2026
• As a precaution, keep your glass items well-dusted and clean.
  — Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 9 Aug. 2021
• There are ways to guard against this, and here are some precautions to take in advance.
  — David Nield, WIRED, 9 July 2023
• Take precautions now to avoid drafty doors and windows, which can cause heat to seep out.
  — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
• Area schools were closed as a safety precaution.
  — Russ Bynum, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
• Still, precautions can only go so far.
  — Carlos Roa, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026
• The landfill closed and pick ups were halted for two days as a precaution.
  — Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2022
• He has been held out of fielding drills as a precaution and has yet to face hitters.
  — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Feb. 2023
• Ruoff said the bomb squad was deployed to the scene, but only as a precaution.
  — Louisville Courier Journal, 14 July 2021
• The star will take a break from filming as a precaution and return to set in a few days.
  — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
• Other public lands in the area have been closed as a precaution.
  — Ty Oneil, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2026
• Paramedics checked him over and took him to hospital as a precaution.
  — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
• Some schools in the area were closed Tuesday as a precaution.
  — Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
• These are also great as a precaution for pets who might have been exposed to ticks.
  — Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
• Both schools were placed in safe mode as a precaution, officials said.
  — Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
• Of course, winter driving comes with its own set of precautions.
  — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2023
• Of course, winter driving comes with its own set of precautions.
  — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
• We’re used to taking precautions against crime in the real world.
  — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
• But even still, Trump’s attacks have forced her to take some precautions.
  — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
• The boat — and its captain — put those safety precautions to the test.
  — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
• People may want to take other precautions as well.
  — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
• Doral police stayed in the area as a precaution.
  — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 2 May 2026
• But people should still take precautions.
  — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026