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
Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Nakamoto cautions against beginners trying peel-and-stick wallpaper and flooring.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Even so, Weiss cautions that not all psychedelic compounds carry the same risks — or the same amount of evidence supporting their use.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Conversely, France seems to have at least partially relied on an accommodation with China, which the EU itself cautions against.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The federal government cautions borrowers to be wary and do their research before using non-conforming loans, which are not as standardized as conforming or government loans.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
That said, Collingwood cautions that soups made with certain ingredients such as dairy, meat, or seafood will spoil faster.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Warwick cautions that this is to avoid broad-brush judgments regarding who, what, when, where, why, and how.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 12 May 2026
As Burry cautions, the new GameStop’s cash flow would provide only a narrow margin of safety over its big interest payments.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
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
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
While McCarty notes that some studies have linked magnesium supplements to lower odds of short sleep duration and to modest improvements in sleep-onset latency in certain populations, McCarty cautions that the overall research remains mixed.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Nakamoto cautions against beginners trying peel-and-stick wallpaper and flooring.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Even so, Weiss cautions that not all psychedelic compounds carry the same risks — or the same amount of evidence supporting their use.
—Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Conversely, France seems to have at least partially relied on an accommodation with China, which the EU itself cautions against.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The federal government cautions borrowers to be wary and do their research before using non-conforming loans, which are not as standardized as conforming or government loans.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
That said, Collingwood cautions that soups made with certain ingredients such as dairy, meat, or seafood will spoil faster.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Warwick cautions that this is to avoid broad-brush judgments regarding who, what, when, where, why, and how.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 12 May 2026
As Burry cautions, the new GameStop’s cash flow would provide only a narrow margin of safety over its big interest payments.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Noun
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
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
Verb
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Sentian warns that the frequency of Super El Nino could double over the coming century, thanks to climate change.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Don’t be impatient Avoid the temptation to venture outdoors during the calm in the eye of the storm, the National Hurricane Center warns.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For the last 250 years, the American story has taken place against a backdrop of not only sea-to-shining-sea natural wonders, but also vibrant urban landscapes.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, there's new research on the efficacy of these bans and fresh warnings about excessive screen time for children.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Although there have been similar warnings from individual countries in the past, the joint bulletin was described as unprecedented.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The program currently requires companies to submit a plan to the EPA outlining safety precautions, hazard assessments in the case of an accidental release and emergency response steps.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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How travel advisories and warning levels work The State Department uses four travel advisory levels, ranging from Level 1 (exercise normal precautions) to Level 4 (do not travel).—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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In the same way that physical pain alerts your body to an injury, shame alerts your mind to potential social injury, such as rejection, exclusion or damage to reputation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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The incoming call emits a blaring ringtone that alerts a three-man crew at a moment’s notice.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Noun
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In the one Massimiliano Sena dishes up quintessential southern Italian comfort food; in the other Mitsuru Tsukada performs discreet Japanese miracles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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From a technical perspective, this product is essentially still a lightweight synthetic sleeping bag, so don’t expect miracles in freezing temperatures.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Challenger report also advises teens to start filling out applications ASAP.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Mitchell is one of many of the Thunder’s scouting and development marvels.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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Later, Jeff Train marvels at the teens' planning acumen.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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