as in warns
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 wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
how she manages to drive her car without destroying the neighborhood is a caution
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as in warnings
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
this is just a caution that the following paragraph practically gives away the entire plot of the movie
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as in advice
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
we heeded the police officer's caution about the road ahead
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as in precautions
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
the standard caution of donning surgical gloves before performing any kind of dental work
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Recent Examples of cautions
Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
As Burry cautions, the new GameStop’s cash flow would provide only a narrow margin of safety over its big interest payments.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
But turning world events into wagers can deplete empathy, cautions Brad Fulton, associate professor of management and social policy at Indiana University Bloomington.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Neighbors like the crypto mine next door to Shadden are what data center opponents want to avoid, though data center industry cautions against conflating the two.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Hunnes also cautions against treating adaptogens as a fix-all for symptoms that deserve a closer look.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
But Sean McCloud, chair of UNC Charlotte’s Religious Studies Department, cautions against extrapolating too much from a handful of dioceses and what’s on social media.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
But Berzin cautions companies against scaling preventive products without the oversight needed to help people interpret their data.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 30 Apr. 2026
Don’t waste time, every reviewer cautions, on delicious starch, on the buffet’s greens, on sweets, on poultry, on cheese with honey.
—Adam Dalva, Longreads, 29 Apr. 2026
Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Aegerter cautions against planting tomatoes alongside or after other members of the nightshade family, such as eggplant, peppers, or potatoes, as these plants are often susceptible to the same disease.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
There have been 42 yellow flags through seven races — the fewest cautions at this point in the season since 2018.
—Nate Ryan, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Other groups are being more cautions.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Sokolowski cautions against both oversaturating and scrubbing too hard, as both can damage paint.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
The frontiers of medicine But these cautions have not stemmed the appetite for the therapies.
—Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
McCurdy cautions against classifying Holiday as a blues singer and pigeonholing her into an age and culture.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
However, Tate cautions against pruning in summer if your tree is not in good health.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
As Burry cautions, the new GameStop’s cash flow would provide only a narrow margin of safety over its big interest payments.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
But turning world events into wagers can deplete empathy, cautions Brad Fulton, associate professor of management and social policy at Indiana University Bloomington.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Neighbors like the crypto mine next door to Shadden are what data center opponents want to avoid, though data center industry cautions against conflating the two.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Hunnes also cautions against treating adaptogens as a fix-all for symptoms that deserve a closer look.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
But Sean McCloud, chair of UNC Charlotte’s Religious Studies Department, cautions against extrapolating too much from a handful of dioceses and what’s on social media.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
But Berzin cautions companies against scaling preventive products without the oversight needed to help people interpret their data.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 30 Apr. 2026
Don’t waste time, every reviewer cautions, on delicious starch, on the buffet’s greens, on sweets, on poultry, on cheese with honey.
—Adam Dalva, Longreads, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
At the next race, Harvick burned 2,400 calories thanks to a few more cautions.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Aegerter cautions against planting tomatoes alongside or after other members of the nightshade family, such as eggplant, peppers, or potatoes, as these plants are often susceptible to the same disease.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
There have been 42 yellow flags through seven races — the fewest cautions at this point in the season since 2018.
—Nate Ryan, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Other groups are being more cautions.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Sokolowski cautions against both oversaturating and scrubbing too hard, as both can damage paint.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
The frontiers of medicine But these cautions have not stemmed the appetite for the therapies.
—Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
McCurdy cautions against classifying Holiday as a blues singer and pigeonholing her into an age and culture.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
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The superb ensemble includes Lyudmilla Ignatenko (Jessie Buckley) as the wife of a firefighter mortally wounded in the initial hours of the disaster and the fictional Ulana Khomyuk (Emily Watson) as a scientist who warns political leaders about the consequences of inaction.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
14 May 2026
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Real quick Canada's fentanyl czar warns more lethal synthetic opioids are on the way.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Crystal born from nuclear fire Clathrates are architectural wonders of the microscopic world.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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The independent watchmaker has experienced a massive surge in popularity over the past few years, moving from a niche IYKYK brand into the mainstream, with celebrities like Michael Jordan and Mark Zuckerberg strapping on its high-complication wonders.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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Police said one man interfered as officers tried to assist the victim and refused to back away, ignoring multiple warnings.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The Israeli military also issued new evacuation warnings for six villages in the Tyre region in anticipation of fresh attacks on Wednesday.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Health officials reiterated the passengers will not be quarantined but will be advised to take certain precautions.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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When cleaning areas like a garden shed or garage, de la Sancha advises Chicagoans to take precautions.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Look for a service that monitors all three major credit bureaus, scans the dark web and alerts you to suspicious changes tied to your identity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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This small crossover received a redesign in 2019 and added many standard driver assist features, including one that alerts the driver when traffic ahead is moving again.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Some Illinois mayors say data centers have worked miracles in their towns while others question whether the benefits overcome the downsides, and whether the benefits are as good as advertised.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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This commitment to one another, to seeing each other’s faults and growth, is one of the miracles of being in a band.—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Beth Chatelain, a former ATF attorney who now advises gun shops at the firm Zeroed In Legal Solutions, said the changes track political tides, but won’t necessarily last.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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One of these is Paddy Galloway, which advises creators including Jimmy Donaldson, known to the world as MrBeast, and sports creator Jesse Riedel, also known as Jesser.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Later, Jeff Train marvels at the teens' planning acumen.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Nowadays, thanks to the marvels of modern technology, most of us have easy access to the luxury of ice, and this component has simply been replaced with a good shake.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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