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
Malhotra also cautioned that gluten-free products are not automatically healthier.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
But feasibility, Thornburg cautioned, does not mean being able to build at speed or scale.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
But Fidan, who said Turkey also was prepared to contribute troops to the stabilization force, cautioned that the situation remains precarious.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
And, with the exact mechanics of the diets' effect on brain function still not fully understood, experts have cautioned against the definitive nature of Kennedy's statement.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Crowe also cautioned that the number of cases could be much higher, given the numbers reflect tips pulled from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline, and don't include cases from law enforcement.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Promoters always cautioned that the 2025 Boulder shows were a test run, not a new residency, and the return to Dick’s Sporting Goods Field this year would seem to underscore that.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
But Maviglio, the Democratic strategist, cautioned that donors and labor unions are holding back because of the crowded field, and labor groups in particular have multiple allies in the ring.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners after the talks as Zelensky warned of 55,000 Ukrainian troop deaths and cautioned against exploitative peace terms.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
But feasibility, Thornburg cautioned, does not mean being able to build at speed or scale.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
But Fidan, who said Turkey also was prepared to contribute troops to the stabilization force, cautioned that the situation remains precarious.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
And, with the exact mechanics of the diets' effect on brain function still not fully understood, experts have cautioned against the definitive nature of Kennedy's statement.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Crowe also cautioned that the number of cases could be much higher, given the numbers reflect tips pulled from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline, and don't include cases from law enforcement.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Promoters always cautioned that the 2025 Boulder shows were a test run, not a new residency, and the return to Dick’s Sporting Goods Field this year would seem to underscore that.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
But Maviglio, the Democratic strategist, cautioned that donors and labor unions are holding back because of the crowded field, and labor groups in particular have multiple allies in the ring.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners after the talks as Zelensky warned of 55,000 Ukrainian troop deaths and cautioned against exploitative peace terms.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioned
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Additionally, residents are warned of the possible damage that could be done on unprotected outdoor plumbing.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Oxford Economics economist Nico Palesch warned that advances in robotics could soon also disrupt physical jobs, potentially affecting up to 20% of the workforce.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The North Sewickley Township Police Department alerted residents just before noon on Thursday about rising water levels, adivisng people who live along the Connoquenessing Creek to evacuate.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The center then alerted the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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Commercial airline passengers are advised to check their flight status online.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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To monitor other local risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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