as in cautionary
serving as or offering a warning
a cautioning story about how envy can destroy a friendship
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as in alerting
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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as in warning
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Recent Examples of cautioning
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
In recent years, federal appeals courts have been cautioning lower courts against early dismissal and from imposing their views on whether two works overlap enough to warrant allowing lawsuits to proceed.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Maritime advisories were also posted, cautioning ships to avoid parts of the Barents Sea near the archipelago.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
Other mathematicians are similarly cautioning against the hype.
—Emily Riehl, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2025
But fans and observers at home in China are cautioning against overhyping the young star.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
But some Republicans are also cautioning the administration about resorting to such tools in excess.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 July 2025
Noun
Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin point beaches were also under alert, with the NWS cautioning that dangerous swimming conditions were expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high waves and strong rip currents.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
In recent years, federal appeals courts have been cautioning lower courts against early dismissal and from imposing their views on whether two works overlap enough to warrant allowing lawsuits to proceed.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
Maritime advisories were also posted, cautioning ships to avoid parts of the Barents Sea near the archipelago.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
Other mathematicians are similarly cautioning against the hype.
—Emily Riehl, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2025
But fans and observers at home in China are cautioning against overhyping the young star.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
But some Republicans are also cautioning the administration about resorting to such tools in excess.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioning
Adjective
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The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.—
SCOTT SONNER,
Star Tribune,
27 July 2021
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In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.—
Andrew Whitby,
Time,
17 Apr. 2020
Verb
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Nolan also praised Keighley for alerting filmmakers and major studios to the existential threat faced by the traditional film medium in the face of digital production.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Burton, who plays Jason Morgan on General Hospital, had previously posted a warning on social media to his followers, alerting them to the dangers of similar scams.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, the Wawa Foundation also sends care packages to troops, and the employees can receive tuition assistance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Discounted membership options are available for young adults and qualifying recipients of government assistance.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since leaving the Senate in 2021, Gardner has remained active in public policy and industry advocacy, advising organizations across sectors including clean energy, healthcare and aerospace.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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What to Know On Tuesday afternoon, the NWS office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued a beach hazards statement for more than 100 miles of lakeshore along Michigan's western coast, advising people to stay out of the water and off of piers.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the surgery involves cutting away thin layers of the skin until there are no signs of cancer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Medicare and Medicaid plans are also required to cover vaccines based on ACIP recommendations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The authors provide not just frameworks but clear recommendations for using behavioral, emotional, and intention-based signals to guide strategy.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep floods, people want to get to their destinations and often go right into the asphalt swamp.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These aren’t transactional breadcrumbs—they’re predictive signals that illuminate what’s next.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The fibers can also carry more than 1,000 times the power of conventional versions and transmit signals across a broader range of wavelengths.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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