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
Jon Gambrell, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Still, Lapinsky cautioned that the optimism among retailers could be premature.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 10 June 2025
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on westbound I-70/I-35 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from I-70 (Kansas City) (East)/I-35 to US-169/East Second Street/Exit 2 on I-70/I-35.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
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Verb
In Washington, the Trump administration, which earlier cautioned Israel against an attack amid continuing negotiations, said that it had not been involved in the attack and warned Iran against retaliations against U.S. interests or personnel.
—Jon Gambrell, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Still, Lapinsky cautioned that the optimism among retailers could be premature.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Noun
The court can instruct the jury to view with caution the testimony of, say, an informer or a drug addict.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 10 June 2025
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on westbound I-70/I-35 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from I-70 (Kansas City) (East)/I-35 to US-169/East Second Street/Exit 2 on I-70/I-35.
—Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
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Continue reading … ‘VERY DAMAGING’ – '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley warns against CBS settlement with Trump.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Silicon Valley tech exec Dion McKenzie warned that expectations of a 996 culture could make VC funding even more out of reach for early-stage startups.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
8 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
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The path forward will necessitate not only compassion but also prudence—and a firm grasp of the limits of what even a generous nation can achieve.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Korea's Jeju Island, a lush tropical destination full of natural wonders, is bringing back its World Heritage Festival this July.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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That is, putting the current environmental crisis in the long context of Earth history can do wonders for one’s mood.—
Tim Weed
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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The slugger scorched a fastball that looked to go over the right-field wall, but Josh Lowe was there to catch the ball on the warning track.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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The director of the Los Angeles Police Department's union slammed city and state leadership while issuing a stark warning to would-be anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement rioters.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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As a precaution, flights at Moscow airports were temporarily suspended overnight Thursday into Friday and then again late Friday afternoon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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There was also a 2-mile oil sheen spotted in March 2024 off Huntington Beach, with the health care agency issuing precautions to beachgoers.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Officials said Arsenault and his girlfriend, 54-year-old Felicia Daley, left from Rock Harbor in Orleans on Saturday but never returned to the marina, prompting the harbormaster to alert the Coast Guard.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
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When a developer introduces a new API, the system alerts the security team in real time.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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This biological truth has become my personal miracle.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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The Panthers had their own miracle on ice on Sam Reinhart’s sharp-angle goal from the left that found its way inside the net with 19.5 seconds left in regulation as a crowd ready to file out dejected erupted with sonic joy.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Areas in and around downtown Los Angeles could be temporarily off-limits to filmmakers as protests over recent immigration raids continue to unfold, a local film office advised creatives on Monday.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Meanwhile, smartphone users are advised to watch for signs that their own phones may have been compromised.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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