as in warning
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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Recent Examples of cautioning
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
In a press release promoting the album, Allen discussed her decision to make the couple's private life public, cautioning that the album's salacious details may not be entirely autobiographical.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
As the end of the school year approaches, more authorities are cautioning safety for students choosing to play the game.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, some Republicans are now publicly cautioning about a mid-decade redistricting effort pushed by DeSantis, which could backfire on House Republicans by including more Democratic voters into their districts.
—Philip Wang, Time, 1 Apr. 2026
The alerts span the Rockies, Upper Midwest and Northeast, with forecasters cautioning motorists to prepare for slippery roads, difficult commutes and rapidly changing conditions as multiple storm systems sweep across the country.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The defense secretary is upending decades-old norms, current and former leaders say, with some cautioning that his proselytizing violates the Constitution and undermines troop cohesion.
—Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Twitter also disclosed its bot estimates to the Securities and Exchange Commission for years while also cautioning that its estimate might be too low.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Officers are cautioning to avoid the area as an investigation is conducted.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Analysts at Zacks noted the strong beat and solid revenue, but flagged profitability pressures—including rising costs and credit risk—as factors worth watching, striking a positive tone on results while cautioning on sustainability.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
In a press release promoting the album, Allen discussed her decision to make the couple's private life public, cautioning that the album's salacious details may not be entirely autobiographical.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
As the end of the school year approaches, more authorities are cautioning safety for students choosing to play the game.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, some Republicans are now publicly cautioning about a mid-decade redistricting effort pushed by DeSantis, which could backfire on House Republicans by including more Democratic voters into their districts.
—Philip Wang, Time, 1 Apr. 2026
The alerts span the Rockies, Upper Midwest and Northeast, with forecasters cautioning motorists to prepare for slippery roads, difficult commutes and rapidly changing conditions as multiple storm systems sweep across the country.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The defense secretary is upending decades-old norms, current and former leaders say, with some cautioning that his proselytizing violates the Constitution and undermines troop cohesion.
—Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Twitter also disclosed its bot estimates to the Securities and Exchange Commission for years while also cautioning that its estimate might be too low.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Officers are cautioning to avoid the area as an investigation is conducted.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
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The following interview, conducted in Spanish with assistance from his son and Carnitas Uruapan second-generation owner Marcos Carbajal, has been edited for clarity and length.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company has declined comment on the liquidation and federal assistance reports.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pantry is alerting people of the SNAP changes and is offering SNAP recipients opportunities to help meet the work requirement hours.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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For one, countless stories have surfaced of the Apple Watch proactively catching atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rate, alerting someone to go to the hospital.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Counsell thought Suzuki’s at-bats looked good from the onset of Tuesday’s game and felt the swings in his first at-bat were a great sign.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon meets Jupiter in your sign, your presence carries weight and people respond to your tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When Labour’s Tony Blair won in a landslide, Hilton co-founded a consulting firm, Good Business, advising corporations on how to make money by investing in social and environmental causes.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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As geopolitical tensions rattle markets and drive sharp swings in stocks, Jefferies is advising investors to lean into companies with strong fundamentals and sturdy dividends.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keep scrolling to check out her patio furniture recommendations from Amazon, with prices starting at $63.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Citing multiple sources, the Guardian reported on Thursday that officials at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office then used a rare authority to override that recommendation, since Starmer had already announced Mandelson’s appointment.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The event brings together senior residents and young people — primarily college students — to share stories and life advice.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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His advice was simple, wrapped in the self-improvement argot of our times.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, not all signals are aligned.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The device uses sensitive carbon rather than metal to deliver signals that are much clearer and more precise, enabling surgeons to map and understand brain activity in real time with far greater detail.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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