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
Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Chalky Light Pink Similarly, Saab cautions against chalky light pink paint.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
In response to this case, McCoach cautions there's still more to be done.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 June 2026
And while research shows that exercise supports healthy sleep by regulating body temperature, mood, metabolism and circadian rhythm, Weiner cautions that exercising too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep by delaying sleep onset, shortening sleep duration and lowering overall sleep quality.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Handle this one with care, Wann cautions.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 18 June 2026
The team cautions that several more iterations of the technology will likely be required before any human trial can begin.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Isolated tornadoes, heavy rainfall and small hail should be expected, the National Weather Service in Indianapolis cautions.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 12 June 2026
That could push 2026 into the record books, though Kennedy cautions the strength is concentrated among a small group of companies.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Managing tires and fuel strategy, as well as reacting to yellow-flag cautions, can flip races.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 24 May 2026
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
Verb
Maier cautions that a single age estimate from one clock is not especially informative.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Chalky Light Pink Similarly, Saab cautions against chalky light pink paint.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 21 June 2026
In response to this case, McCoach cautions there's still more to be done.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 June 2026
And while research shows that exercise supports healthy sleep by regulating body temperature, mood, metabolism and circadian rhythm, Weiner cautions that exercising too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep by delaying sleep onset, shortening sleep duration and lowering overall sleep quality.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Handle this one with care, Wann cautions.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 18 June 2026
The team cautions that several more iterations of the technology will likely be required before any human trial can begin.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Isolated tornadoes, heavy rainfall and small hail should be expected, the National Weather Service in Indianapolis cautions.
—Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 12 June 2026
That could push 2026 into the record books, though Kennedy cautions the strength is concentrated among a small group of companies.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Noun
Mercury’s clash with Neptune cautions against placing your faith in the wrong person.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Managing tires and fuel strategy, as well as reacting to yellow-flag cautions, can flip races.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 24 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
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The letter warns that those credits are now at risk of expiring, and argues that they should be made refundable or transferable.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Trump warns of ‘bedlam’ if no deal US officials have stressed that the framework is performance-based and that Iran’s new ability to sell oil could get rolled back if negotiations aren’t productive.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Tuba, or tubá, is one of many undersung wonders of tiny Colima state, a place that barely makes a blip on most international and even domestic tourists’ radar.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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For our weary eyeballs, strained and tired from long periods locked onto screens, rest and relaxation can do wonders.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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Changes with this advisory All coastal watches and warnings are discontinued.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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But the worst may be yet to come, as tropical storm watches and warnings line parts of the Texas and Louisiana coastlines, with concerns for both coastal storm surge and inland freshwater flooding.—
Ben Noll,
Washington Post,
17 June 2026
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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While borax is a common household cleaner and laundry booster, this chemical compound should be used carefully and with precautions.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Then, in March, cops determined through license plate reader alerts that the car was now in Illinois.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Massachusetts just completed its pilot program installing wrong-way driver detection devices in 16 locations throughout the state that immediately alerts state police of a wrong way driver.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Liberal clergy abandoned certain tenets of Christian orthodoxy—the Virgin Birth, Christ’s miracles—for a more literary and historical approach to the Bible.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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The Probability of Miracles follows Campbell Cooper (Collazo), an acerbic teenager dying of cancer who, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, moves with her mom and younger sister to the town of Promise, where miracles are said to happen.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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To get around the closure, Caltrans District 3 advises motorists to merge onto westbound Interstate 80, take the Kidwell Road exit, turn left onto Kidwell Road and then turn left onto the eastbound Interstate 80 on-ramp.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Don’t wait to go to a health care provider, the CDC advises.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Noun
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In the biography, Bluett marvels at Diallo’s devotion to his faith, especially his memorization of the Quran.—
Leila Tarakji,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Today's armies are logistical marvels, with each combat platoon representing the sharp tip of a very long supply spear.—
David Szondy
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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