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 acknowledging that crime is a serious issue, Pastor Turner cautioned that the scale and nature of the operation risk undermining the delicate balance between law enforcement and the community.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Moses cautioned that these images are not authentic and could harm the investigation.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The producers cautioned against pursuing co-productions solely for financial reasons.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
While neither has been canceled so far, Ferguson cautioned their economic impact could be smaller than in past years if government employees are unable or unwilling to attend.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
However, head coach Dave Canales cautioned that the team needed to see how Coker handled the rigors of a normal NFL workweek.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
Some cautioned that another prime minister picked from the ranks of Macron's fragile centrist camp would risk being disavowed by Parliament's powerful lower house, prolonging the crisis.
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Davis added that the scene was secure, but cautioned that small explosions around the scene remain possible.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
This transformation, McVey cautioned, takes time to unfold.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Moses cautioned that these images are not authentic and could harm the investigation.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The producers cautioned against pursuing co-productions solely for financial reasons.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
While neither has been canceled so far, Ferguson cautioned their economic impact could be smaller than in past years if government employees are unable or unwilling to attend.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
However, head coach Dave Canales cautioned that the team needed to see how Coker handled the rigors of a normal NFL workweek.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
Some cautioned that another prime minister picked from the ranks of Macron's fragile centrist camp would risk being disavowed by Parliament's powerful lower house, prolonging the crisis.
—NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Davis added that the scene was secure, but cautioned that small explosions around the scene remain possible.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
This transformation, McVey cautioned, takes time to unfold.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioned
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That isn’t too surprising, as Hamas had warned that finding the bodies of all the dead hostages would take time and was unlikely to be completed by the Monday at noon local time deadline.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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German lawmakers were warned on Monday that Russia wanted to expand its sphere of influence westward and Moscow would use hybrid techniques to exert its clout.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If arrested, you should be advised of your Miranda rights.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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To monitor lesser risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Cautioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioned. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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