CAUTIONING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in warning

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

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noun

as in assistance

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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

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And the pendulum has swung on hormone therapy; medical groups now recommend it again for many patients, after years of cautioning against it. — Mara Gordon, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026 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

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

His counterintuitive advice includes doing nothing for ten minutes before high-stakes moments to minimize anxiety.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
My advice for other borrowers Student loan refinance companies often advertise their lowest interest rates to catch your eye, but that's only one piece of the puzzle.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 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

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