caution 1 of 2

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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caution

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noun

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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 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
Verb
Authorities are investigating but cautioning the public not to jump to conclusions. Kc Baker, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 But some Indian defense analysts caution against armed action. Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
Beige Book’s vibe is hesitant The Fed’s Beige Book released Wednesday added texture to the growing sense of caution in the U.S. economy. Catherine Baab, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025 Out of an abundance of caution and the health of Mr Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action. EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for caution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
  • 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
  • Be warned: This page contains spoilers for today’s puzzle.
    New York Times Games, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • He’s now deemed heroic in adhering to the Seven Virtues -- faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 24 Apr. 2025
  • There is a fine line between prudence and penny-pinching.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Guests are guided through the night sky’s wonders using an 11-inch computerized telescope.
    Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sunday’s gale warning is in effect until Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
    Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The Braves scored three more runs in the eighth for a 7-6 lead, on an Ozzie Albies RBI single and Michael Harris II’s two-run double to the center-field warning track.
    David O'Brien, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Other zoos did the same, slaughtering their animal collections as a precaution against possible escape.
    John M. Kinder, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
  • However, parents and caregivers may want to take some extra precautions for children.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Several members alerted the police in Narragansett, Rhode Island, about the posts, which seemed to point to more bodies in that area.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
  • One major change was the installation of visual and audio warning systems to alert pilots of possible throttle misconfigurations.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For years, New York City, once one of the most dangerous cities in the country, performed something close to a miracle: crime fell dramatically.
    Stanley Richards, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Pope Francis accepted some compromises with China, but the Vatican wants autonomy in spiritual matters, which may require a miracle to accomplish under China’s one-party dictatorship.
    Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Rather, Singh advised, think of them as a menu of options—pick three to start with.
    Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
  • After many of these heated interactions between GOP lawmakers and voters pressing for answers went viral, House leadership advised members to quit hosting in-person events.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025

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