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
While Estrella found a permanent home, Valle cautioned residents to assess each situation carefully.
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Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Charlotte City Council member Ed Driggs specifically cautioned that the state could try to recoup what NCDOT has already spent.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Analysts at the time cautioned that the boundaries of illicit behavior could be blurry.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Election officials cautioned that final results will not be known until the election is certified next month.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Like Lake, defensive lineman Kobie Turner insistently cautioned that whatever Donald decides to do or not do was his former teammate’s prerogative.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Arbour also discussed the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and cautioned against overreliance on the technology.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Bohn, in a recent report, cautioned that focusing solely on relocations overlooks the range of positive and negative forces driving headquarters activity and can misrepresent businesses’ desire and ability to operate headquarters in California and the broader impact on jobs.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Prices can fluctuate, the search engine cautioned.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Charlotte City Council member Ed Driggs specifically cautioned that the state could try to recoup what NCDOT has already spent.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Analysts at the time cautioned that the boundaries of illicit behavior could be blurry.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Election officials cautioned that final results will not be known until the election is certified next month.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Like Lake, defensive lineman Kobie Turner insistently cautioned that whatever Donald decides to do or not do was his former teammate’s prerogative.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Arbour also discussed the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and cautioned against overreliance on the technology.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Bohn, in a recent report, cautioned that focusing solely on relocations overlooks the range of positive and negative forces driving headquarters activity and can misrepresent businesses’ desire and ability to operate headquarters in California and the broader impact on jobs.
—The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Prices can fluctuate, the search engine cautioned.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioned
Verb
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The judge warned the courtroom that the information would be graphic, prompting Metcalf's family to leave the room.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Martin Lelievre | Afp | Getty Images Government action to ban social media platforms risks strengthening Big Tech's grip on the industry further, limiting access for smaller players, an exec at BlueSky has warned.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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Community members alerted the county about the forthcoming facility earlier this year and have protested the plans.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Investigators were alerted to the shooting by the city's ShotSpotter system.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The doctor prescribed a PET scan of my brain and advised me to be patient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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“Cautioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioned. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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