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 assistance
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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
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
But experts are cautioning that getting nutrition recommendations from TikTok has its dangers—as does gobbling up the same grub on repeat.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Officers are cautioning to avoid the area as an investigation is conducted.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Measuring, analyzing, cautioning, dispensing encouragement.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Imas offered a more expansive view, cautioning against pinning it on any single source.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
In the annual review edition of Mundelein’s village publication, The Insider, Meier wrote at length about impact fees, cautioning against letting emotions lead discussions.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 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.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
But experts are cautioning that getting nutrition recommendations from TikTok has its dangers—as does gobbling up the same grub on repeat.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Officers are cautioning to avoid the area as an investigation is conducted.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Measuring, analyzing, cautioning, dispensing encouragement.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Imas offered a more expansive view, cautioning against pinning it on any single source.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
In the annual review edition of Mundelein’s village publication, The Insider, Meier wrote at length about impact fees, cautioning against letting emotions lead discussions.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 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.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 4 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 bill carves out a number of exceptions, including for people providing medical assistance or helping law enforcement.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Features like heart rate sensing and hearing assistance add a layer of everyday usefulness, and the seamless Bluetooth pairing keeps things simple across devices.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers once again that crooks have no trouble impersonating the IRS by email and text and direct messages.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Property owners are alerting occupants of 3,500 co-ops, condos and apartment buildings across the five boroughs that services will decrease if a work suspension begins on April 21.—
Michelle Kaske,
Bloomberg,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dozens showed up to the Capitol on Tuesday, where advocates made speeches and attendees held signs and flags.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dozens flocked to City Hall, wielding signs and voicing pleas for Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and other council members to halt construction.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agency is advising recipients to cash their checks within 90 days, according to the March 17 release.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Raine Group and JPMorgan Chase are advising the league on the matter.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some of the recommendations will require a California law change, work that Berlant says is underway by local lawmakers.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Or don’t bother with the menu, ask the waiter for his daily recommendations instead.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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His advice is refreshingly simple and practical.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s also a signal for modest instability nearby, particularly along the Gulf Coast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For more recommendations on improving your Wi-Fi, check out our guides to boosting your Wi-Fi signal and optimizing your network for the best performance.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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