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
Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The main side effects are mild, like upset stomach or insomnia, but the NCCIH cautions that the supplement can interfere with certain medications, including blood thinners and insulin.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
While individual well-being adds up to represent the happiness of a nation, Heshmati cautions against applying the study’s conclusions to your own health and risk of death from chronic disease.
—Lindsey Leake, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Yang, too, cautions that reforms take time to implement.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Anthropic cautions that while intriguing, these findings do not imply human-like self-awareness but could help advance future work on model transparency and interpretability.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Some third-party platforms like StubHub and Ticketmaster may also have tickets available, but the team cautions fans that tickets sold on resale sites may be fraudulent.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Wirt cautions that returning to earlier behaviors is a red flag.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Then the same soothing voice that advises you to see a doctor for a prescription cautions the medication might also lead you to develop symptoms of myelosuppression, psoriatic arthritis and abdominal swelling.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Some advice and cautions for those thinking about getting a golden retriever.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
But for the ranchers, such cautions are not reassuring.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
There are a number of cautions, though.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
To try and cope with this misperception, the law seeks to ensure that appropriate cautions and warnings are displayed to users.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
As the table below shows, the number of cautions for dissent rose sharply — but referees were most trigger-happy in a season’s early stages.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Beware of common pitfalls that might offend your friend, Juarez cautions, like glibly telling them that time heals all wounds.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
His home hardening efforts include installing sprinklers with fire tracking software, despite FEMA's cautions.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
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Aldad cautions people not to pass judgment about someone else's grief, because everyone's journey is different.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The main side effects are mild, like upset stomach or insomnia, but the NCCIH cautions that the supplement can interfere with certain medications, including blood thinners and insulin.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
While individual well-being adds up to represent the happiness of a nation, Heshmati cautions against applying the study’s conclusions to your own health and risk of death from chronic disease.
—Lindsey Leake, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Yang, too, cautions that reforms take time to implement.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Anthropic cautions that while intriguing, these findings do not imply human-like self-awareness but could help advance future work on model transparency and interpretability.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Some third-party platforms like StubHub and Ticketmaster may also have tickets available, but the team cautions fans that tickets sold on resale sites may be fraudulent.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Wirt cautions that returning to earlier behaviors is a red flag.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Then the same soothing voice that advises you to see a doctor for a prescription cautions the medication might also lead you to develop symptoms of myelosuppression, psoriatic arthritis and abdominal swelling.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
But aspiring for fame alone, Green cautions, isn’t a strategy.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Some advice and cautions for those thinking about getting a golden retriever.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
But for the ranchers, such cautions are not reassuring.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
There are a number of cautions, though.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
To try and cope with this misperception, the law seeks to ensure that appropriate cautions and warnings are displayed to users.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
As the table below shows, the number of cautions for dissent rose sharply — but referees were most trigger-happy in a season’s early stages.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Beware of common pitfalls that might offend your friend, Juarez cautions, like glibly telling them that time heals all wounds.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
His home hardening efforts include installing sprinklers with fire tracking software, despite FEMA's cautions.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
Verb
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Senator Ed Markey warns that could lead to a new nuclear arms race.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Stein warns against using a bagless vacuum, as the small baking soda particles will get into the motor and filter, causing damage to your vacuum.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As the weather quickly cools, swapping your sheets can do wonders for your sleep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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Playing well as a rim-runner/excelling in the pick-and-roll will do wonders for him.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The footage, however, does not clearly show what preceded the alleged incident or whether any warnings were given.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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China conducted military exercises in Serbia in July despite stern warnings from the European Union, and Belgrade provides Beijing with a security foothold in Europe.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Considerations Before Getting Started As with any intensive cleaning project, Stein suggests using proper safety precautions, such as wearing gloves and masks and properly ventilating your space.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Residents are advised to take immediate precautions to protect plants susceptible to cold damage.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This Navfalcon Hidden Camera Detector has earned a permanent spot in my travel bag; this gadget picks up the radio frequency (RF) signals that are emitted by cameras and alerts you when these wireless signals have been detected.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Significant waves Myriad weather alerts warning of hazardous seas are in place along the Pacific Northwest coast, including a high surf advisory, small craft advisory, and others.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But one might be forgiven for believing in the possibility of miracles.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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At its core was a conviction that the Holy Spirit moves through believers in supernatural ways — speaking in tongues, prophecy, divine healing and other miracles.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lebanon's National Council for Scientific Research, which conducts research and advises the government on policy, has documented almost 500 homes destroyed after the ceasefire in just three border villages and hundreds more houses damaged.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Food writer Stephanie Gravalese advises that, with SNAP benefits temporarily paused, an effective way to conserve resources is to take stock of your pantry.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Technological marvels do little to ameliorate the hardscrabble existence of most workers; sixty-five-year labor contracts are the norm.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Though Beetlejuice exists in a macabre wonderland (its practical effects are still marvels), the film never loses its gooey center.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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