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
Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Even so, Lazar cautions that isolated slopes could still produce large and dangerous avalanches.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Winfrey cautions that those who start the medication need to edge into the journey slowly to avoid any major side effects.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
The Best Way to Dry Sneakers Vidal cautions against putting sneakers in the dryer.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
The website cautions you not to eat much beforehand — take that seriously.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Still, even Lazar cautions that the one risk to this very merry outlook is that the Fed reacts by cutting rates too much, too quickly.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
The team cautions that the evidence is not conclusive.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
Be mindful of stairs, sidewalks and driveways as the surfaces could be icy, causing falls, NWS cautions.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 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
Verb
But interior designer Brittny Button cautions that gray can be tricky in most spaces.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Even so, Lazar cautions that isolated slopes could still produce large and dangerous avalanches.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Winfrey cautions that those who start the medication need to edge into the journey slowly to avoid any major side effects.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
The Best Way to Dry Sneakers Vidal cautions against putting sneakers in the dryer.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
The website cautions you not to eat much beforehand — take that seriously.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Still, even Lazar cautions that the one risk to this very merry outlook is that the Fed reacts by cutting rates too much, too quickly.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
The team cautions that the evidence is not conclusive.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
Be mindful of stairs, sidewalks and driveways as the surfaces could be icy, causing falls, NWS cautions.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 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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The report warns that the average global temperature rise over multiple decades is likely to exceed the Paris Agreement threshold within the next decade.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Climate Prediction Center warns of potential early-season lake-effect snow in northern Ohio, gusty winds and temperatures well below normal, especially in areas near Lake Erie and in higher terrain.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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It’s worked wonders on my dry skin and dark circles, especially when combined with a thick moisturizer and eye cream.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Using a mild dish soap and water solution will work wonders.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests continued Sunday, with reports of mass killings as demonstrations spread across the country amid warnings of drone surveillance.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Both agree more safety precautions need to be in place after what happened to Kearns.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To understand what makes the mRNA shots special, the researchers examined blood and tissue samples and found that the COVID shots appeared to activate the innate immune system — a fundamental, early-warning defense mechanism that alerts other parts of the immune system to prepare for an attack.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Read reviews, confirm licenses and search for scam alerts online.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Among the many miracles my mom pulled off throughout my childhood was fixing us a hot breakfast nearly every morning, school days included.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Last December, Yvette Olazar, a 33-year-old mom of three, had a hunch that her daughter Natalie, who was in 6th grade, had stopped believing in magical elves and Christmas miracles.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Now, rather than recommending the above vaccines, the HHS advises making a decision in conjunction with your health care provider.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Parents with questions about vaccines or any other medical issue should talk to their child’s pediatrician, the AAP advises.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But these seven couples made their wedding celebrations truly unforgettable by tying the knot at world-famous sites, from ancient settings to modern marvels.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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During my early childhood, my brother and I lived in innocence, away from the great world, absorbed by sand, waves and marvels of the ocean.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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