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
Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
George Washington, in his Farewell Address (1796), cautioned against factions that prioritize loyalty over principle.
—Ken Silverstein, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Harry, however, is said to have interpreted William’s caution as a lack of support — or even skepticism — toward Meghan.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Experts say people should know their rights but caution that exercising them can come with risks, and people need to balance First Amendment freedoms with their own safety.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
George Washington, in his Farewell Address (1796), cautioned against factions that prioritize loyalty over principle.
—Ken Silverstein, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
Slow down and use caution while driving.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Harry, however, is said to have interpreted William’s caution as a lack of support — or even skepticism — toward Meghan.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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Against this background, European diplomats, as well as some US lawmakers, warned Zelensky that a trip to Washington was unwise.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The San Joaquin Valley also received a freeze warning Thursday.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Posey seems to want to pass this off as prudence.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Having both adequate owners’ capital against insolvency and deposit reserves against illiquidity were voluntary prudence early in this historical evolution.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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But this year’s visit felt like divine intervention—a dose of natural awe and wonder sent from above to make it through fraught times.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Various weather alerts were issued across the state, including winter storm warnings, coastal flooding advisories, and wind advisories.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lin echoed those warnings that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait would reverberate worldwide.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rivera said in a statement posted to social media that anyone who chooses to venture into backcountry areas should take safety precautions, and consider not going at all in heightened conditions.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a safety precaution, police say purchasers should ask to see the property under consideration before giving money in return.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Unidos and the handful of other local groups training observers last year adopted tactics that proved effective elsewhere, including the use of whistles to alert neighborhood residents to the presence of ICE agents.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some cities and towns across the Bay State alerted residents of parking bans that will go into effect Sunday, before the snow arrives.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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The team’s miracle run was now complete.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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With the population of millionaires and billionaires aging, and an explosion in companies and products promising miracle cures, the wealthy are driving much of the spending.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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