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 October marked a return to job growth, ADP’s chief economist cautioned that the pace of hiring is running far slower than earlier this year and far more concentrated in a few sectors.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Leavitt, however, cautioned that November's payments were unlikely to go out on time.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The agency cautioned last month that food aid would be suspended as the shutdown drags on.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The endpoint of a new stopgap bill is only one in a complex series of connected issues that need to be addressed in order to reopen the government over the next week, and several senators cautioned that any agreement is still up in the air.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Some experts cautioned, however, that Trump’s warnings against mail-in voting could hinder the efforts by party members to push the practice.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Chair Jerome Powell cautioned investors, however, to not count on another rate cut in December, which tipped markets lower.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
But Vatske cautioned that food banks alone cannot make up for what would be lost for residents if SNAP were to disappear.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Depth issues can force a team’s hand in making a move, but Payton has previously cautioned against the idea that a trade deadline acquisition can change a team’s fortunes.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Leavitt, however, cautioned that November's payments were unlikely to go out on time.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The agency cautioned last month that food aid would be suspended as the shutdown drags on.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The endpoint of a new stopgap bill is only one in a complex series of connected issues that need to be addressed in order to reopen the government over the next week, and several senators cautioned that any agreement is still up in the air.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Some experts cautioned, however, that Trump’s warnings against mail-in voting could hinder the efforts by party members to push the practice.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Chair Jerome Powell cautioned investors, however, to not count on another rate cut in December, which tipped markets lower.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
But Vatske cautioned that food banks alone cannot make up for what would be lost for residents if SNAP were to disappear.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Depth issues can force a team’s hand in making a move, but Payton has previously cautioned against the idea that a trade deadline acquisition can change a team’s fortunes.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioned
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Fearing a spike in anti-Japanese sentiment ahead of the parade, the Japanese embassy in Beijing warned its citizens to stay cautious and avoid speaking Japanese loudly in public – perhaps mindful that in recent years, there has been a spate of violent attacks against Japanese nationals in China.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens, airlines and aviation regulators warned, as airlines cancelled scores of flights on Tuesday.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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California detectives alerted Miami Gardens Police, and law enforcement from several agencies began assembling to arrest Clayton.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jeff Kahrs was alerted to a shoplifting in progress, the Slidell Police Department said.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The freeze warnings are expected to remain in place until Tuesday morning, and residents in affected areas are advised to check local forecasts for updates, take immediate steps to protect plants, pipes, and pets from extreme cold, and watch for rapidly changing conditions.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Franklin Fire Department advised that students be released about 10 minutes early, the letter said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Cautioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioned. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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