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
Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Last year, ahead of the season three premiere in July, the streamer shared some community guidelines, cautioning viewers against bullying and hate speech.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
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
Animal welfare advocates and wildlife experts have raised concerns, cautioning that raccoons are not traditional pets and can pose challenges for owners and public health officials.
—Suzanne Blake, 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
Verb
Other expedition operators are also cautioning their members about the risks and closely monitoring the situation.
—Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Last year, ahead of the season three premiere in July, the streamer shared some community guidelines, cautioning viewers against bullying and hate speech.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
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
Animal welfare advocates and wildlife experts have raised concerns, cautioning that raccoons are not traditional pets and can pose challenges for owners and public health officials.
—Suzanne Blake, 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
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 plan includes unlimited talk, text and data, complete device protection, 24/7 roadside assistance through Drive America, telehealth services and free international calling to more than 100 countries, the company website states.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Unlike spare paintings of the postwar era created by artists like Agnes Martin, who famously worked solo, Zhao’s require assistance from supply chains and shipping companies to become complete.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Salem City Hall has posted an advisory alerting residents to memorial services scheduled for next week.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Several universities across the country, including Columbia University, Rutgers, Princeton, Kent State, Harvard and Georgetown have issued statements alerting students to the hack impacting institutions nationwide.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Santiago said the detentions are a sign that their fight for justice and to protect the surrounding lands was worth it despite the bloody toll.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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New evidence in a study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Central Florida found that changes in driving behavior can act as biomarkers indicating a decline in mental clarity that pre-dates major signs of dementia.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Officials in Excelsior, Minnesota, are advising residents to boil their water after a loss of pressure caused possible contamination.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Ezelle, however, downplays his role in advising DBGI.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Fiechtner, who wasn’t involved in creating the guidance, agrees with the recommendation that middle and high school students need recess too.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But the router ban itself was imposed without any public comment, and the idea of making the software-update waiver permanent is simply a recommendation at this point.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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But Bowen, 35, has been managing it for 10 years, making sales, offering advice and hearing travelers’ tales, which almost always come with surprises.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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As Christopher Morel prepared to step into the batter’s box in the eighth inning for a crucial at-bat on Sunday, Connor Norby and Heriberto Hernandez approached their teammate and gave him some advice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Regions with steady, low-fluctuation light signal stable systems.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Rental deployment systems One of the clearer signals at the conference was how the company is structuring access to its systems.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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