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
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
As the series gears up for its broadcast launch by Canal+ in early 2026, the trio are mulling a second season, although Cherqui cautions much will depend on how season one is received and financing options.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 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, 10 Oct. 2025
Voskuhl also cautions against overstating benefits beyond symptom relief.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
As for other potential uses, Kardos cautions that the home’s air exchanger takes up a chunk of the space, and the ceiling is also pretty low.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
However, Porcher cautions parents that their teenagers could be participating in gang activity without showing any indication of their involvement.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But Shetty cautions against assuming a constant upward curve.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Shayna Bergman, executive and leadership coach for Shayna Bergman Coaching, cautions that many companies provide flexible schedules or backup childcare but fail to normalize their use.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Electronics When your television screen get dusty or your touch-screen electronics get filmy, Schrader cautions you to keep the sponge away.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
As the series gears up for its broadcast launch by Canal+ in early 2026, the trio are mulling a second season, although Cherqui cautions much will depend on how season one is received and financing options.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 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, 10 Oct. 2025
Voskuhl also cautions against overstating benefits beyond symptom relief.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
As for other potential uses, Kardos cautions that the home’s air exchanger takes up a chunk of the space, and the ceiling is also pretty low.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
However, Porcher cautions parents that their teenagers could be participating in gang activity without showing any indication of their involvement.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But Shetty cautions against assuming a constant upward curve.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Shayna Bergman, executive and leadership coach for Shayna Bergman Coaching, cautions that many companies provide flexible schedules or backup childcare but fail to normalize their use.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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Elam helps answer questions about the process, warns business owners of building code violations and does a preliminary inspection before their state certification visit.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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Jill warns that this may not be the best way to preserve your cheese’s flavor and texture either.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Still, having a quality linebacker like Overshown would do wonders for the defense.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Worthington looks back now on the strange final years of his career and wonders whether, as recruitment methods have changed, something has been lost.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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But the latest announcement comes amid stark warnings from international aid groups that budget cuts will roll back recent progress.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The rough weather and ocean conditions have prompted a variety of watches and warnings along the coast and offshore, where marine conditions are forecast to be particularly hazardous.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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,
13 Oct. 2025
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Security precautions But this year, in lieu of the open houses, COSMOS and its partners have decided to support a larger Iftar dinner in Fort Lauderdale to raise funds and awareness about conditions in Gaza.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Additional information like closures, or alerts specific to each park will continue to be available on corresponding landing pages that are linked below.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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As 404 Media reports, Google removed Red Dot, which crowdsources alerts about real-time ICE activity, from its Play Store.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Believing miracles can happen is how Tony Arenas has approached his life-threatening medical challenges.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Not only that, Liverpool’s second summer transfer window under him was riotous (unprecedented, really, for the club and the Premier League), rendering miracles unnecessary.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Princeton Review’s Franek advises students and families not to be deterred by the sky-high sticker prices.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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The European Commission advises that member states roll it out at various crossing points by sea, air, and land.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Maggie is surprised to hear that Alma is still with Frederik, and Alma marvels over Maggie’s giant engagement ring.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
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Each of these electric marvels – from the aerodynamic grace of the EQS to the raw power of the Lucid Air Sapphire – proves that sustainability no longer means compromise.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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