cautioned

verb

past tense of caution
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 Ortega cautioned that there can be other factors at play when food prices go up or down. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026 While Friday’s data looked positive at first glance, economists cautioned that due to seasonal factors, the month of August often faces revisions to its employment data later in the year. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 Stanford cautioned that the count does not account for differences in facility size, computing capacity or utilization. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 While looking to Latin America can provide one path, Cubiñá cautioned against relying too much on that being the road map. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 But experts cautioned that there is still reason to think similar experimental medicines might yet succeed. — Jason Mast, STAT, 4 Sep. 2026 Public health officials have cautioned for years that older adults are drinking more, and more often. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Warsh, though, cautioned that work will not color his thinking about interest rates in the short-term. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 Warsh directly addressed those data reports in his Friday speech, but cautioned the central bank needed to see more. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioned
  1. warned
  2. alerted
  3. advised
Verb
  • Winter warned that the practice can cause skin irritation, worsen existing cracks on the feet and open small cuts that let bacteria in.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
  • France’s own prime minister has warned that reneging on the national debt would force the country to borrow at exorbitant interest rates, just as the government must turn to the bond market to raise more than $360 billion this year.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of warned
Verb
  • Five days later, an anonymous caller alerted the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division that Deutsch was allegedly physically and mentally abusing the child.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Six days earlier, Ross’ former campaign manager alerted the Joplin Police Department that Ross was attempting to plant drugs on his opponent, according to an affidavit submitted by FBI agent Brandon Bernhardt.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of alerted
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  • Ansari was advised early on by other medical providers to keep Hussain's diagnosis private.
    — Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers are advised to stay aware of their surroundings, avoid displaying signs of wealth and use caution at night, particularly at beaches, bars, transportation centers and on public transit.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of advised

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“Cautioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioned. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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