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
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Payton cautioned that there could still be fluidity with the team’s personnel, particularly through the first two weeks of the season.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Current revenues of $64 billion are 36% below the 2021 peak of $101 billion, fueling investor caution about the post-pandemic growth path.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
In recent years, federal appeals courts have been cautioning lower courts against early dismissal and from imposing their views on whether two works overlap enough to warrant allowing lawsuits to proceed.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Payton cautioned that there could still be fluidity with the team’s personnel, particularly through the first two weeks of the season.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
While the bank still expressed caution over existing operation risk, analyst George Staphos said that pricing would drive higher estimates in 2026.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Current revenues of $64 billion are 36% below the 2021 peak of $101 billion, fueling investor caution about the post-pandemic growth path.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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The discount airline with the yellow planes had warned just a few weeks ago that the company might not make it to next year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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Violence against Catholic churches has been on the rise for the past few years, both secular and religious organizations have warned.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This was a chance for Biden to take the high road, to toe the fiscal line and display financial prudence.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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The scene serves as a powerful example of prudence, which is often misunderstood, as the team faces the challenging decision of how to save and manage the energy needed to bring the module back.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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See large-scale artworks at Donald Judd’s Chinati Foundation, and check out Moonlight Gemstones to see (and maybe purchase) the feathery, milky wonder of West Texas agate.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Lake Superior Lake Superior in Ontario rounds out the top three most popular natural wonders in Canada.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Authorities also ordered power to be cut to the entire property as a precaution for several days after the crash, leading the congregation to hold two outdoor services.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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And even with these precautions, nearly 40% of organizations still frequently encounter security vulnerabilities in their AI projects.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Scanning communications, using AI and human review to determine whether there’s a real risk, and alerting school officials as needed.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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For example, an earlier assessment of lane departure warning systems, which issue alerts when the vehicle appears to be drifting out of the travel lane, found that shifting from audible warnings to haptic alerts, like steering wheel vibrations, may be less annoying to drivers.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Absent a miracle that changes Grassley’s position on maintaining the blue slip tradition, Shipley said, the administration may have to return to the more conventional path of compromise.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Alma’s ‘miracle’ Alma Barraza’s quest has often put her own life at risk.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bain Capital is looking to offload its holding in Canada Goose, the people said, with Goldman Sachs advising on the sale.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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When making the switch to a plant-forward diet, Moon advised easing into it with small changes such as adding leafy greens to smoothies, using tofu in a grain bowl, and substituting animal fats for olive oil.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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