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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Recent Examples of cautioning

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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 Senate Republicans are similarly cautioning against the idea of a larger break. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026 Johnson plans to focus his one-on-one with Leo on the pope’s sweeping encyclical released Monday that condemned the Holy See’s role in legitimizing slavery, while cautioning the public that today’s reliance on artificial intelligence could spell a new form of colonialism. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 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

The City Council, which is considering censuring the mayor, asked for assistance because the city’s Human Resources director wasn’t available at the time, according to Mayor Pro Tem Tara Graves.

— Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
International assistance has historically played a major role in supporting outbreak surveillance, laboratory capacity, healthcare worker training and emergency response in countries facing limited resources.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of assistance

Verb

Since the flood, technological improvements have made alerting people to flash floods easier and more effective.

— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
Ford’s recall report notes the company has already begun alerting dealerships about the potentially dangerous issue.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

Definition of alerting

Noun

In the absence of the guy who, for better or worse, has been the main character for the last four episodes, the action shows no signs of slowing down.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
Some associations maintain little more than an entrance sign, while others oversee roads, pools, stormwater systems and other shared infrastructure.

— Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026

Definition of sign

Verb

By balancing organizational needs and advising both managers and employees, HR professionals demonstrate robustness and serve as effective and practical change agents and compliance experts.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Last month, my home country of the Netherlands published new health guidelines advising people to not just limit their alcohol intake, but to avoid it entirely.

— Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of advising

Noun

Trackman has over 500 courses, so instead of wasting reservation time, the staff can provide recommendations to help narrow down the search and get to swinging.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
The data represents a significant rise in the number of students of color in gifted classrooms since the program shifted from tests to teacher recommendations.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of recommendation

Noun

Beyond the device, Tang and Collier shared some compelling advice for spending less time on your phone starting right now.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
That trust is reinforced by a constant focus on improving governance, not solely by directives but by taking in the best advice from all stakeholders.

— Liron Zaslansky, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of advice

Noun

Especially for companies such as Samsung, which have been historically known for other capabilities such as hardware and devices, the investment in software, especially for healthcare, is an exciting signal for the industry.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The signal degrades at every step along this journey, and the guessers have to do their best with some pretty warped data.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026

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