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
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
While the prize can amplify a cause, experts caution that its impact is often limited in autocratic contexts.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Slow down and use caution while driving.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Grain of salt Experts also cautioned that presidential physical exams — and the results announced afterwards — warrant a degree of skepticism.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
While the prize can amplify a cause, experts caution that its impact is often limited in autocratic contexts.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
But that same caution means durability and versatility matter more than ever.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Slow down and use caution while driving.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
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Elam helps answer questions about the process, warns business owners of building code violations and does a preliminary inspection before their state certification visit.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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Buffaloes fans at the stadium in Boulder spilled out of their seats and onto the field after the victory, even as the public address announcer warned fans the school will possibly be fined by the Big 12 Conference for their part in the field storming.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, a boom-and-bust cycle in the early 2000s informs some of the company’s prudence on expansion.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Taiwan’s military should exercise prudence in its rules of engagement and not assume that every close call is intentional.—
JOEL WUTHNOW,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Having players in their usual roles could do wonders for a rush defense and pass rush that have been inconsistent throughout Oliver’s injury.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Still, having a quality linebacker like Overshown would do wonders for the defense.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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These real-time notifications act as an early warning system, giving you a chance to lock down your accounts before significant damage occurs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The chorus of warnings about an AI bubble is growing louder.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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As a precaution, health and trade associations are urging consumers and bars to destroy or properly dispose of empty bottles to prevent counterfeiters from reusing them in the production of fake liquor.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Students at Bukidnon State University in Malaybalay City evacuated classrooms as the quake hit, and schools across the region were closed as a precaution.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Eduardo Capitani, toxicologist and pulmonologist at the Center for Intoxication Control at the University of Campinas, one of the country’s leading poison-control and research centers, was one of the first to alert the government that a health emergency was underway.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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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,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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Allen tried for a miracle on the ensuing drive, but he was picked off after a deflected pass in the red zone as the Falcons celebrated their win.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Everyone knows this will require something akin to a miracle.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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