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
Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Senate Republicans are similarly cautioning against the idea of a larger break.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
Prosecutors also have warned the company not to destroy any documents or business records, cautioning that doing so would be a felony.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Johnson plans to focus his one-on-one with Leo on the pope’s sweeping encyclical released Monday that condemned the Holy See’s role in legitimizing slavery, while cautioning the public that today’s reliance on artificial intelligence could spell a new form of colonialism.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Mete pulled at her arm, cautioning her not to continue.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Asphalt industry representatives, meanwhile, are touting advances in that material while also cautioning that parking lot owners should carefully consider the durability of any non-asphalt alternative.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
In the current dispute, mainstream medical groups, the pharmaceutical industry and Democratic members of Congress have weighed in cautioning the court against limiting access to the drug.
—Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 11 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
Verb
His cautioning precedes the heatwave set for the Tri-state area Thursday and Friday, which will break just in time for Saturday, when Brazil and Morocco to play the first World Cup match at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium, temporarily rebranded as New York New Jersey Stadium.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Senate Republicans are similarly cautioning against the idea of a larger break.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
Prosecutors also have warned the company not to destroy any documents or business records, cautioning that doing so would be a felony.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Johnson plans to focus his one-on-one with Leo on the pope’s sweeping encyclical released Monday that condemned the Holy See’s role in legitimizing slavery, while cautioning the public that today’s reliance on artificial intelligence could spell a new form of colonialism.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Mete pulled at her arm, cautioning her not to continue.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Asphalt industry representatives, meanwhile, are touting advances in that material while also cautioning that parking lot owners should carefully consider the durability of any non-asphalt alternative.
—Aya Diab, Fortune, 23 May 2026
In the current dispute, mainstream medical groups, the pharmaceutical industry and Democratic members of Congress have weighed in cautioning the court against limiting access to the drug.
—Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 11 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
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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Ecumenical Hunger Program did administer a Family Sustainability Program that was started during COVID that provided financial assistance to families in need in our community.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Families that have been priced out of the market are able to use Habitat’s below-market interest rate loans and down payment assistance.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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He was then accused of asking ChatGPT how to get medical help without alerting authorities.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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As the fire at a warehouse in Tracy continues to burn on Friday, officials are alerting residents to remain indoors and keep their windows closed as smoke could impact areas across the San Joaquin Valley.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Authorities said there were no signs of a struggle in the home.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The surest sign of improving standards in Ghana and other African countries, Hughton thinks, will be when diaspora players born elsewhere in the world opt to follow their roots.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The state agency is advising one right lane is still closed.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Those recommendations include several of the changes proposed in Senate Bill 828.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Catherine Bracy, the CEO of TechEquity, a tech advocacy group that favors stronger AI regulations, speculated that the Anthropic employees were receiving advice to back Becerra because of his frontrunner status.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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My advice to early career scientists is to follow your passion and not be discouraged by the current stress on the system.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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By examining how the atmospheric signal changed over time, Gapp and his team found that the evening side absorbed slightly more starlight than the morning side, the study reports.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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