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
The person cautioned that the investigation was still in the early stages.
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Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
The person cautioned that the investigation was still in the early stages.
—Corey Williams, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
One European Central Bank policymaker cautioned against rushing to action, but nevertheless said that the probability of the next move in interest rates being an increase rather than a cut had gone up, Bloomberg reported.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Goyoaga cautioned that nut flours’ sticky density generally works less well in recipes for cookies, where crispness is often desirable.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
During the debate, some council members argued the city must ensure stronger oversight of organizations receiving millions of dollars in public funding, while others cautioned against provisions that could abruptly cut off services for tenants in the middle of eviction cases.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Cutsinger cautioned that should this jobs slump persist, certain critical local industries, like tourism, could be among the hardest hit.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Roth, though, cautioned investors against relying too much on that comparison.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the city this year faces policy decisions about how to provide for the River District’s homeless residents, and advocates have cautioned that the area’s unhoused residents must be considered in any conversations about the district’s future.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
The person cautioned that the investigation was still in the early stages.
—Corey Williams, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
One European Central Bank policymaker cautioned against rushing to action, but nevertheless said that the probability of the next move in interest rates being an increase rather than a cut had gone up, Bloomberg reported.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Goyoaga cautioned that nut flours’ sticky density generally works less well in recipes for cookies, where crispness is often desirable.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
During the debate, some council members argued the city must ensure stronger oversight of organizations receiving millions of dollars in public funding, while others cautioned against provisions that could abruptly cut off services for tenants in the middle of eviction cases.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Cutsinger cautioned that should this jobs slump persist, certain critical local industries, like tourism, could be among the hardest hit.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Roth, though, cautioned investors against relying too much on that comparison.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the city this year faces policy decisions about how to provide for the River District’s homeless residents, and advocates have cautioned that the area’s unhoused residents must be considered in any conversations about the district’s future.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioned
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According to the complaint, officials in Lower Oxford Township had previously warned the HBCU about crowd control and parking issues that prevented EMS vehicles from responding to emergencies.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Officials warned flying debris could be dangerous for anyone caught outside and said mobile homes could be damaged or destroyed.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Monday, officers were alerted to a possibly deceased person near Georgia Street and the railroad tracks that run behind the station.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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An employee at a business saw the boy and alerted police.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In fact, some Republicans who criticized Noem advised Democrats to see Mullin as more of an ally — and even a counterweight to Miller’s influence on the White House.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Cautioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioned. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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