as in warned
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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Recent Examples of cautioned
Looking weeks or months into the future, however, analysts cautioned about a rise in oil and gasoline prices unless normal traffic resumes in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Connelly cautioned that fasting numbers alone can be misleading.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
However Oskolkov, who previously discovered ancient fungus in the mummy's guts, cautioned that the yeast samples were only taken in 2010 and 2019.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Prices can fluctuate, the search engine cautioned.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Observers cautioned against drawing firm conclusions about the race for second place, noting that additional ballots remain outstanding.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Some have cautioned against buying it on this basis due to the cyclic demand for memory that could eventually dampen sales, while others have noted its overall retail appeal.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 27 May 2026
But authorities earlier cautioned there was still the danger of a leak that could send the chemicals spilling into the parking lot or a smaller explosion, both of which could result in the chemicals dispersing into the community.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
But Struble also cautioned consumers to be mindful of mercury levels in some wild fish, including bigeye tuna and swordfish.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Connelly cautioned that fasting numbers alone can be misleading.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
However Oskolkov, who previously discovered ancient fungus in the mummy's guts, cautioned that the yeast samples were only taken in 2010 and 2019.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Prices can fluctuate, the search engine cautioned.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Observers cautioned against drawing firm conclusions about the race for second place, noting that additional ballots remain outstanding.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Some have cautioned against buying it on this basis due to the cyclic demand for memory that could eventually dampen sales, while others have noted its overall retail appeal.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 27 May 2026
But authorities earlier cautioned there was still the danger of a leak that could send the chemicals spilling into the parking lot or a smaller explosion, both of which could result in the chemicals dispersing into the community.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
But Struble also cautioned consumers to be mindful of mercury levels in some wild fish, including bigeye tuna and swordfish.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioned
Verb
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Officials also warned residents to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals that may carry rabies.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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As a row of kids delighted in mixing cotton candy and frozen lemonade into an only-at-the-ballpark dessert, the usher alerted the parents that a mass of boisterous and predominantly shirtless men soon would be assembling in a nearby section.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Richard Quinones, who lives near Main Street and Buena Vista Avenue in Lemon Grove, first alerted the Sheriff’s Office to a woman in a ditch behind his home the morning of July 29.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Obama advised youngsters to avoid the trappings of wealth to be able to pursue their passions more freely.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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To get more—and better—shuteye, Leng advised focusing on consistency, including regular bed and wake times.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
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“Cautioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioned. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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