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
Certifications can help, though Davis cautioned there is no single label that guarantees sustainability.
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ABC News, 28 May 2026
Federal officials have cautioned that proving insider trading in commodities markets can be difficult due to the complexity and speed of modern trading systems.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 27 May 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
Miranda Seymour, luxury and responsible travel expert at Travel Counsellors, cautioned that Madagascar’s return to travelers' radar comes with a responsibility to avoid shallow, high-impact trips.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 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
Water temperatures are still in the 50s, the NWS cautioned, even though the air is warm.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Levy, though, cautioned that Google’s growth in San Jose won’t necessarily proceed in a line that goes steadily up and to the right.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
ABC News, 28 May 2026
Federal officials have cautioned that proving insider trading in commodities markets can be difficult due to the complexity and speed of modern trading systems.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 27 May 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
Miranda Seymour, luxury and responsible travel expert at Travel Counsellors, cautioned that Madagascar’s return to travelers' radar comes with a responsibility to avoid shallow, high-impact trips.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 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
Water temperatures are still in the 50s, the NWS cautioned, even though the air is warm.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
Levy, though, cautioned that Google’s growth in San Jose won’t necessarily proceed in a line that goes steadily up and to the right.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioned
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Just prepare to spot me wearing this on repeat all summer (you’ve been warned).—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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For months, doctors warned her to avoid crowds, travel and unnecessary exposure to illness while her immune system slowly rebuilt itself.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The neighbor alerted authorities, who later named Stephany Byrom, 48, as a suspect.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit before one of the villagers escaped and alerted the authorities, according to the Associated Press.—
Aicha El Hammar Castano,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The agency advised anyone nearby to remain indoors, close their doors and windows and set air their conditioning systems to recirculate.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Magid, one of the most durable media consultancies in the sector, has advised clients to start giving viewers more context, depth and emotional reassurance, rather than relying on breaking news and dozens of star anchors and correspondents.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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“Cautioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioned. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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