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
Diana Olick, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
The flooding also threatens to make travel dangerous, with alerts cautioning drivers to avoid traveling unless necessary.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Commissioned by Canada’s Ontario province, the ad features a voiceover by President Ronald Reagan, a GOP icon, cautioning against the use of tariffs.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Other pastors are cautioning against politicizing his death and warning against idolizing him over the gospel.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The banks are discussing an emergency loan backed by Argentine assets, the people said, while cautioning that talks are ongoing and specific collateral is still being ironed out.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Experts and recruiters are cautioning against it.
—Caroline Nihill, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
People in the comments had a mixed response, with many cautioning the newlywed against getting police involved.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Doctors and public-health experts widely warned the public not to inject or ingest disinfectants, cautioning that doing so is dangerous.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Data center demand is huge, but some are already cautioning that it’s getting overheated.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
The flooding also threatens to make travel dangerous, with alerts cautioning drivers to avoid traveling unless necessary.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Commissioned by Canada’s Ontario province, the ad features a voiceover by President Ronald Reagan, a GOP icon, cautioning against the use of tariffs.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Other pastors are cautioning against politicizing his death and warning against idolizing him over the gospel.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The banks are discussing an emergency loan backed by Argentine assets, the people said, while cautioning that talks are ongoing and specific collateral is still being ironed out.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Experts and recruiters are cautioning against it.
—Caroline Nihill, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
People in the comments had a mixed response, with many cautioning the newlywed against getting police involved.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Doctors and public-health experts widely warned the public not to inject or ingest disinfectants, cautioning that doing so is dangerous.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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 outlet also said the plan represents a shift away from long-standing import subsidies toward direct assistance for citizens.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to the firm, its robots provide interactive assistance, handling routine inquiries with a warm, human-like presence and expressive body language.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Court documents also said a 17-year-old planned a Shelby County school shooting that was prevented, largely by the student's mother alerting police to their concerns.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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One defendant is accused of obstruction by alerting gang members to the imminent racketeering indictment in 2024.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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About 30 percent of the galaxies emit radio waves, a sign that their central black holes are active.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The rich-looking denim alternative was a big trend in 2025, with co-signs from Hailey Bieber and Martha Stewart.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When skiing, a guide skis behind Paul and provides instruction, telling him when to turn and advising him of the conditions ahead.—
Jeff Banowetz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Chan has also consulted for a number of fashion brands, advising them on media and marketing strategy.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The district’s board of trustees unanimously approved the recommendation.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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A number of nutrition and public health experts were shocked by the new guidelines omitting clear recommendations for alcohol.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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As members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the two often intertwined their faith into their advice.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The outer layer of the capsule is made from gelatin coated with a layer of cellulose and either molybdenum or tungsten, which blocks any RF signal from being emitted.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Advance Denim’s exclusive use of HV100 in key Asian markets is a clear signal that the future of denim doesn’t have to compromise between aesthetic authenticity, technical performance and planetary well-being.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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