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
Liz Neporent, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Piper also cautioned against the cultural push toward hyperproductivity as a healing strategy.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
The State Department issues a worldwide caution when there is a broad elevated risk for U.S. citizens abroad.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Verb
Even though so few flu vaccines still contain the preservative, Abdelmalek cautioned that taking it out of the remaining supply could compromise safety and access for more remote, far-away clinics that rely on multi-dose vials.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Piper also cautioned against the cultural push toward hyperproductivity as a healing strategy.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Noun
All of that raises the question of whether the U.S. bombing will open up a more brutal phase of fighting or revive negotiations out of an abundance of caution.
—Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
The State Department issues a worldwide caution when there is a broad elevated risk for U.S. citizens abroad.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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Conventional wisdom has long warned business leaders against straying from your core.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Collins and Tillis have warned that the Medicaid and other cuts could leave large numbers of people in their state losing their health care coverage.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In all negotiations, prudence cannot be sacrificed.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Paring payroll and procuring prospects took precedence, prompting wonder whether that run could be waning.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Is It Natural Hair Approved? Especially with the heavy styling products, high tension and high heat styles many of us curly girls love, a specialized treatment to address scalp concerns and build up could do wonders for your hair.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Noun
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While major plot developments have been withheld to preserve the viewing experience, the network has requested spoiler warnings on all reviews.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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Many of the latest driver-assist safety systems like forward automatic emergency braking and blind spot warning abound in this segment to protect one’s most-precious cargo.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Forecasters predict the worst of a record-setting heat wave may soon be over — but millions still need to take precautions to stay safe from dangerous heat.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Santa Monica Place and the surrounding blocks were evacuated as a precaution following the shooting.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Verb
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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,
24 June 2025
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For example, if a vehicle backs up straight toward an ATM instead of driving normally, AI could detect this and trigger responses like alerting employees, sounding alarms or shutting down machines.—
Stuart Mackinnon,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Don’t just pray for a miracle, but be realistic and find the right plan.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The Context Diogo Jose Teixeira da Silva, who went by Diogo Jota, and his brother André died on Thursday while driving from Spain to England after a doctor advised them not to fly after Jota received minor lung surgery.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that children do not use fireworks, including sparklers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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