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
Across the Gulf Arab states, many of which cautioned Washington about the consequences of waging war on Iran, there are differing views on how the US and Israeli campaign should now proceed.
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Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Harris and Hancock both cautioned that Kansas City could still stand to benefit from the situation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Analysts cautioned that plantings estimates, gleaned from farmer surveys conducted in the first half of March, could not fully account for disruptions and price impacts caused by the war.
—Tom Polansek, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Both economists cautioned against drawing too direct a line from JOLTS to payrolls, but the broader picture is getting harder to wave away.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The researchers also cautioned that high doses of vitamins can pose health risks, and that usage should be monitored by doctors.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, experts cautioned that the outcome remains highly uncertain, since questions abound regarding the severity and duration of the Iran war.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Subsequently, other insiders cautioned against making assumptions, but in a down year for both team and player, there could be at least a modicum of truth to the rumor.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Some cautioned that Ukraine isn't winning either - but with the help of drones, has managed to draw Russia into a stalemate.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Harris and Hancock both cautioned that Kansas City could still stand to benefit from the situation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Analysts cautioned that plantings estimates, gleaned from farmer surveys conducted in the first half of March, could not fully account for disruptions and price impacts caused by the war.
—Tom Polansek, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Both economists cautioned against drawing too direct a line from JOLTS to payrolls, but the broader picture is getting harder to wave away.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The researchers also cautioned that high doses of vitamins can pose health risks, and that usage should be monitored by doctors.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, experts cautioned that the outcome remains highly uncertain, since questions abound regarding the severity and duration of the Iran war.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Subsequently, other insiders cautioned against making assumptions, but in a down year for both team and player, there could be at least a modicum of truth to the rumor.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Some cautioned that Ukraine isn't winning either - but with the help of drones, has managed to draw Russia into a stalemate.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioned
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In a post on X earlier that day, LAPD said protesters along Alameda Street between Aliso and Temple streets had been warned multiple times by federal authorities not to attempt to tear down a gate or throw objects.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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After a young white shark was spotted off the Newport Beach coast, a renowned marine biologist warned Southern California residents that many more sightings could happen by the end of summer.—
Lauren Pozen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The murder was discovered after Spicer’s new boyfriend found out about the killing and alerted police.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officers were alerted to a fight around noon in the area of Wilson and Pennsylvania Avenues involving at least three people, officials said.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps one, or all, of her kids, fretting over their independent-minded mother, had advised her to get it.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Anyone seeking additional information is advised to contact the Georgia State Patrol's Open Records Unit.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Cautioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioned. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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