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
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Analysts cautioned against drawing firm conclusions about Mr. Trump’s intentions toward Ukraine, however.
—Michael Crowley, New York Times, 2 May 2025
James Boyd, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Although historical parallels must be drawn with caution, three presidential mediations provide useful standards by which to judge Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
—Timothy Naftali, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2025
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Verb
TransUnion cautioned that its finding of one in five student loan borrowers seriously delinquent may actually understate the problem due to the complexity of the issue.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Analysts cautioned against drawing firm conclusions about Mr. Trump’s intentions toward Ukraine, however.
—Michael Crowley, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Noun
Despite participating in practice all week and going through her typical pregame warmup, Indiana erred on the side of caution with its franchise player.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Although historical parallels must be drawn with caution, three presidential mediations provide useful standards by which to judge Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
—Timothy Naftali, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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This was what she was being warned against by the invocation of Anne’s and Nicole’s names.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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A day prior to the attack, the embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the UK, and the US, alongside the EU, warned of South Sudan’s rapidly deteriorating security situation and demanded President Kiir release Vice President Machar from house arrest.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence, and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Exercising that prudence requires the consideration of several factors.—
Ellen P. Aprill,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2025
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The new book penned by Penn, 50, and Kim, 49, is aimed at young readers and celebrates people diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the wonders of their brains in playful rhyme and humor.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Documentary film and art has always touched me deeply – especially for its power of imagination and its capacity for reflection and wonder.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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Several household-name toy companies have made the decision to raise their prices to absorb the new import taxes, with others issuing warnings that some toys may be absent from the shelves come holiday season.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Police departments are issuing warnings and urging parents to talk with their kids about the potential dangers, while principals are sending letters home.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Other zoos did the same, slaughtering their animal collections as a precaution against possible escape.—
John M. Kinder,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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However, parents and caregivers may want to take some extra precautions for children.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For me, being a man controlled by God, things that are blasphemous always alert me.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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Covarrubias said his team was alerted last week to a case of someone who became sick in El Paso and returned home to Juarez.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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When the Mets somehow won the World Series in 1969, people called it a miracle.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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In their minds, the miracle cure gets worse odds than lighting striking you while a meteor lands on your head.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Just be sure to wear boots that are made for walking; ideally, with boot socks rather than thinner athletic or casual socks, Grossman advises.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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One last mistake to avoid relates to the act of drinking the mint julep, which should be savored and not rushed, Brown advised.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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