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
Kc Baker, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
But some Indian defense analysts caution against armed action.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 24 Apr. 2025
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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When autoworkers were organizing at Volkswagen and Mercedes plants in Tennessee and Alabama in June 2024, the White House warned Germany that German companies should not interfere with unionization votes in the United States.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to The Associated Press, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has warned that the $5 billion program, created under the 2021 American Rescue Plan, will be out of money by the end of 2025 unless Congress intervenes.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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There is a fine line between prudence and penny-pinching.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 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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Guests are guided through the night sky’s wonders using an 11-inch computerized telescope.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Sunday’s gale warning is in effect until Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, extreme fire weather conditions will take place in the Southwest on Sunday, with red flag warnings in effect for parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Being aware of common web and phone scams and taking reasonable precautions can also go a long way toward protecting your info.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Although, in situations where seeing separate providers isn’t possible (on a college campus, say, or in a community with few resources), rest assured a solid one will still take precautions to keep things as confidential as possible.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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State troopers learned of the traffic stop at 6 p.m. when they were alerted by New York State Police and the Westchester County Real Time Crime Center that the driver of a black Acura TLX fled from authorities on Interstate 95 North in New York, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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Rather, Singh advised, think of them as a menu of options—pick three to start with.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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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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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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