as in cautionary
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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as in warning
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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 -
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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For assistance evacuating large animals, in Santa Barbara County please contact the County Animal Services Disaster Hotline at 805-681-4332.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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More than 660 families from across the country have received financial assistance from the foundation, Sommer said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His humanitarian activism through board positions at Ronald McDonald House Charities and Rady Children's Hospital Foundation is further fueled by her entire recovery and the absence of any signs of the illness.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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With the scam showing no signs of slowing down, the FBI has updated its warning to share more details about how these fraudsters hope to steal your money—and your crypto.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice.—
David McGuire,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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With the right training and advice and good material the possibilities are unlimited.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When navigating through a DDI, drivers follow the signs, signals and pavement markings to be briefly shifted to the opposite side of the road, according to WisDOT.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And the Trump administration has given conflicting signals.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stylistically, many of the tactical principles set out by Kompany remain, albeit employed with more caution.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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On Saturday, Sterling had a humorous bit of advice for Yankees manager Aaron Boone, one which came off as a caution of sorts: Don't put Williams on the mound in an important spot.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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