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
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 SEC for years, while also cautioning that its estimate might be too low.
—CBS News, 4 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
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, 3 Mar. 2026
The American Dental Association’s Warning The ADA is cautioning fans against rushing to imitate the look.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
More so, though, Levin took it upon himself to appeal directly to the person who wrote the note, at the very least cautioning them against ensnaring themselves in a federal crime.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, as stocks continue a bull run that has eclipsed dozens of record highs, some investors are also cautioning that there might not be as much room for US stocks to run this year.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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 SEC for years, while also cautioning that its estimate might be too low.
—CBS News, 4 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
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, 3 Mar. 2026
The American Dental Association’s Warning The ADA is cautioning fans against rushing to imitate the look.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
More so, though, Levin took it upon himself to appeal directly to the person who wrote the note, at the very least cautioning them against ensnaring themselves in a federal crime.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, as stocks continue a bull run that has eclipsed dozens of record highs, some investors are also cautioning that there might not be as much room for US stocks to run this year.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 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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However, the buzz of the lobby and tight spaces throughout could make getting around the hotel a bit straining for those who require accessibility assistance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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This program was among the assistance efforts that Congress created in response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and was aimed at helping small businesses and non-profit organizations get through the immediate economic impact.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite cadaver dogs alerting law enforcement to the scent of human remains, none were found.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Here are Christian and Rick potentially alerting the game in a way never seen before in 50 seasons, and Devens is half-distracted the entire time dealing with a pesky Windsor knot.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The president's endorsement didn't clear the GOP crowded field to replace Greene — some observers cast that as a sign of weakness — but Fuller easily overcame other Republican contenders.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Iran war intensified as Washington and Tehran focused their attention on the Strait of Hormuz and showed little sign of easing their aerial campaigns.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The airport was advising passengers to arrive four to five hours before their flights but reduced the recommendation to three to four hours Monday night.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports these recommendations, advising that children as young as 1 can benefit from swimming lessons, depending on their emotional and physical development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The report outlined recommendations for maintaining the momentum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The contract was approved on June 18, 2024, after the recommendation of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some credit card consultant owes you some money back on that advice.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the 1990s, neuroscientists Giulio Tononi and Gerald Edelman used Shannon entropy as part of the foundation for their Integrated Information Theory (IIT) of consciousness, which argues that consciousness is analogous to the integration and complexity of neural signals.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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With all the mixed signals coming, Cramer said everyday investors have a distinct advantage over the professional traders who have to answer to concerned clients.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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