cautioning 1 of 3

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

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cautioning

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noun

cautioning

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verb

present participle of caution

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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
Noun
  • These organizations provide critical services, including support for human trafficking survivors, shelter for families escaping domestic violence, and financial assistance to women facing breast cancer.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
  • There were several bills in the state House and Senate providing financial assistance to charter schools, now referred to as schools of hope.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • So Like most Taurus signs, Daphne is bullheaded and controlling regarding her three daughters — especially Milly.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 11 May 2025
  • Allowing imperfection to show—rather than keeping up appearances—is both a sign of intimacy and a precondition for it.
    Rhaina Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
    Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
  • The judge disagreed with the prosecutor’s recommendation of a sentence between 8 years and 1 month in prison to 10 years and 1 month.
    Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Reader Tracie Martin of Munster, mother of two, wrote to me recently asking for advice for her oldest child’s interest in voice-over work.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Allowing for correction is a signal that the system is responsive.
    Shiva Chandrashekher, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • Among our brain’s communication signals are neurotransmitters.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The central bank’s caution could lead to more conflict between the Fed and the Trump administration.
    Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
  • The shelter shut down out of an abundance of caution, Long said, to ensure no other dogs showed symptoms or tested positive.
    Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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