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
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
With capital flooding in, some experts are cautioning about market overheating.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 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
Hurricane Narda continues to churn in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, with forecasters cautioning of potentially dangerous surf and rip currents for parts of Mexico.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 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
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
With capital flooding in, some experts are cautioning about market overheating.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 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
Hurricane Narda continues to churn in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, with forecasters cautioning of potentially dangerous surf and rip currents for parts of Mexico.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 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
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With the assistance of more than 400 philanthropic leaders and influential leaders, Power Lunch has raised over $33 million to date, to provide nourishing meals to New York City’s aging population.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
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The money, already earmarked for the county Public Health Department’s efforts to address food insecurity, will pay for thousands of meal boxes and other assistance, Bryant said.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The news comes as Google and Disney remain locked in a dispute over the terms of a renewal for YouTube TV, which led Disney last week to begin alerting viewers that the streaming service may drop ESPN, ABC and other networks.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Then on March 31, Wingler received an email alerting her that the next day, Anthem was dropping the hospital from its network.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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With unpredictable twists and emotions running high, this Halloween is especially chaotic, and Mutable signs — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces — can't imagine what's in store.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Front-foot defending and slick attacking interplay, especially on the left flank, has been the blueprint over the past few seasons, but there are signs of evolution.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Along with the Here for the Party re-record, Wilson has been busy advising contestants on CBS’s new musical competition series, The Road.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Eaton is a partner with the San Diego law firm of Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek where his practice focuses on defending and advising employers.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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For example, when a manager gives feedback to a team member, Cisco's learning platform will combine that feedback with other data points, such as the employee's skills profile, to generate personalized learning recommendations.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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As the investigation runs its course, the agency will determine probable cause of the UPS crash, compile a report and issues safety recommendations in hopes of preventing similar accidents from happening in the future.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kate Hudson is getting candid about life in the Hollywood spotlight — and the tough-love advice her famous parents, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, gave her to survive it.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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His remarks come as China sends new signals on its crypto ambitions.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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