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
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
First, some definitions, observations and cautions about the data.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Stanzione invests in both metals, but cautions against using leveraged investment products that amplify losses as quickly as gains.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
While the $65 billion increase in refunds will provide a temporary boost to discretionary spending between February and April, BofA cautions that longer-term economic momentum remains dependent on the labor market.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
But Ratcliff cautions that federal poverty numbers don’t show the full picture of how many San Diegans are struggling.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Whitelam cautions that thermodynamic computers are currently rudimentary when compared with digital neural networks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026
And Taylor cautions not to overlook McConathy, who battled injuries in 2025 and played just nine defensive snaps at a very deep position.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Christian Keldsen, managing director of the Greenland Business Association, cautions US officials risk damaging the relationship with the local population.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026
There are many potential downsides to relying too much on AI personas; see my cautions at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The cautions say the products can expose people to lead salts, which can cause birth defects or reproductive harm, and methylene chloride (MC) and HC, both known to cause cancer.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Consumers are also cautions and are very deliberate and thoughtful about their spending.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
But aspiring for fame alone, Green cautions, isn’t a strategy.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 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
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
Verb
Similarly, millions of women whose married names don't match with the name on their birth certificates or passports would face extra steps just to make their voices heard, the Brennan Center cautions.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
First, some definitions, observations and cautions about the data.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Stanzione invests in both metals, but cautions against using leveraged investment products that amplify losses as quickly as gains.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
While the $65 billion increase in refunds will provide a temporary boost to discretionary spending between February and April, BofA cautions that longer-term economic momentum remains dependent on the labor market.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
But Ratcliff cautions that federal poverty numbers don’t show the full picture of how many San Diegans are struggling.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Whitelam cautions that thermodynamic computers are currently rudimentary when compared with digital neural networks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026
And Taylor cautions not to overlook McConathy, who battled injuries in 2025 and played just nine defensive snaps at a very deep position.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Christian Keldsen, managing director of the Greenland Business Association, cautions US officials risk damaging the relationship with the local population.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
There were a few cautions thereafter.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026
There are many potential downsides to relying too much on AI personas; see my cautions at the link here.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The cautions say the products can expose people to lead salts, which can cause birth defects or reproductive harm, and methylene chloride (MC) and HC, both known to cause cancer.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Consumers are also cautions and are very deliberate and thoughtful about their spending.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
But aspiring for fame alone, Green cautions, isn’t a strategy.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 18 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
Verb
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The huts are owned by the Truckee Donner Land Trust, which warns that the journey from the trailhead to the cabins takes several hours and passes through dangerous avalanche terrain.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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An alert from the US Embassy in Cuba warns US travelers of the fuel shortages and advises them to be prepared for prolonged power outages.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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Taking part in that annual rite of passage this season, the 6-foot-3 senior forward wonders how the years could pass by so quickly.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many of the great wonders of the world, from iconic buildings to national parks, are preserved and open to the public, but some are tucked away on private land where only a few can enjoy them.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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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,
18 Feb. 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.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The changes came too late for the old-school Earnhardt, who resisted certain safety precautions, including the HANS device, which was available at the time.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the face of heavy rain, these precautions can make a significant difference in ensuring your safety on the road.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Identity theft services monitor your identity across all three credit bureaus and alerts you to new credit inquiries, account openings, and changes to your credit file.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Where temperatures are lowest and wintry precipitation is likely, the National Weather Service has issued numerous cold and winter weather alerts across the Southeastern United States.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So always remember, your dishwasher works some magic but not miracles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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As a teenager Acutis used his tech savvy to create a website that listed Eucharistic miracles.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Marshall advises everyone to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and whole grains.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wash not only like colors together, but like fabrics together, Ceconi advises.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When complete, the skyscraper will join other architectural marvels in Jeddah, such as the Penang Floating Mosque and Al Balad, the town’s historic center featuring homes from coral.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Feb. 2026
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For our cover image, the artist Stephan Dybus evoked both the marvels of AI and a looming threat for which the American economy, and democracy, may not be prepared.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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