CAUTIONING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

cautioning 1 of 3

adjective

as in warning

serving as or offering a warning a cautioning story about how envy can destroy a friendship

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

cautioning

2 of 3

noun

as in assistance

Related Words

cautioning

3 of 3

verb

present participle of caution

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of cautioning

Verb

The European Union joined in, cautioning against the labeling requirement and pointing to the European Food Safety Authority report. — Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026 Rohlfing has made a habit of cautioning friends to ensure Imax screenings project film. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 July 2026 After the Education Department began implementing major changes to federal student loan programs on July 1, some groups are cautioning borrowers against enrolling their student loans in a new repayment plan. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 National organizations issued a separate advisory more than two months ago, cautioning fans, journalists and international visitors during their visit due to an uptick in enforcement. — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Weather Service are cautioning people to be careful. — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 Al-Shaair’s address to the class of 2026 included cautioning them that a career passes quickly. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 23 June 2026 With five more World Cup matches set for Hard Rock Stadium, including one on Wednesday, Airbnb is cautioning soccer fans traveling to Miami about a surge in online booking scams. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 His cautioning precedes the heatwave set for the Tri-state area Thursday and Friday, which will break just in time for Saturday, when Brazil and Morocco to play the first World Cup match at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium, temporarily rebranded as New York New Jersey Stadium. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioning

Adjective

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
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.

— Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020

Definition of warning

Noun

Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong pledged to provide mental health assistance to students and ramp up security measures at educational institutions.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Power comes from a mid-drive motor producing 100 Nm of torque, paired with a responsive torque sensor that adjusts assistance based on your pedal pressure.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of assistance

Verb

Program would be mandatory At least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the FDA, according to a study released this March.

— Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Cabin crew members went on to restrain the man before alerting the flight captain, AFP reports.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of alerting

Verb

On July 28, the Pyeongtaek city government sent text messages advising its residents to move to safe places and avoid skin exposure, saying white phosphorus was leaked at the Osan Air Base in the city, which is just south of Seoul, the capital.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
The team Ted is advising may be different, but the vibes are the same.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of advising

Noun

Features like autoplay, infinite scroll and algorithmic content recommendations have been the prime targets of legal arguments that social media platforms are designed to be addictive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Meeting daily fiber recommendations is easier to do with these versatile and low-cost ingredients that can be found at almost any supermarket.

— Audrey Bruno, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of recommendation

Noun

Their intentions are good, but their advice can miss the real loss.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
For example, the Wounaan ancestral story of creation includes advice from the Creator on how to revise initial errors made in forming humans, showing the importance of making improvements to create change.

— Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of advice

Noun

Brent crude futures ended last week down more than 7% following signals from Washington that an agreement with Tehran to unblock the vital maritime chokepoint was in sight.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
That’s a key signal that the humanoid robot market is at least starting to mature from novelty – and dance shows – toward utility.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of signal

Browse Nearby Words

cautioned

cautioning

cautions

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of cautioning

adjective

noun

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on cautioning

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

baptism of fire

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes