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
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Oury cautions visitors to Haleiwa exercise patience and understanding as many may have lost their homes or are experiencing intense financial strain and trauma.
—Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The question of whether resilience is tipping over into complacency is a fair one in those circumstances, Schwimmer cautions.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But there are plenty of intervening variables, Schultz cautions.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
However, O’Neill cautions against viewing this as a fully autonomous process.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The agency also cautions potential meteorite hunters not to trespass on private property during their search.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
But McClellan cautions me against applying this sentiment too broadly.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
The designer also cautions homeowners to consider light sources and hard surfaces.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
McCurdy cautions against classifying Holiday as a blues singer and pigeonholing her into an age and culture.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Amodei lists several specific concerns surrounding AI and issues many cautions.
—Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
After making up a more than five-second deficit to take the lead, Kirkwood was in front by more than five seconds until two late cautions tightened up the field.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Hurzeler subsequently served a touchline ban in the game away to Fulham for reaching three cautions.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The United States Department of State warned travelers to be cautions when heading to a specific area in the Southeast Asian country of Malaysia.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Yet, these cautions go largely unheeded.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Black cautions there remain questions about how feasible this strategy can prove at scale, as femtosecond lasers are currently expensive.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Going on, Erik cautions against using services without performing due diligence.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Oury cautions visitors to Haleiwa exercise patience and understanding as many may have lost their homes or are experiencing intense financial strain and trauma.
—Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The question of whether resilience is tipping over into complacency is a fair one in those circumstances, Schwimmer cautions.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But there are plenty of intervening variables, Schultz cautions.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
However, O’Neill cautions against viewing this as a fully autonomous process.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The agency also cautions potential meteorite hunters not to trespass on private property during their search.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
But McClellan cautions me against applying this sentiment too broadly.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
The designer also cautions homeowners to consider light sources and hard surfaces.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
McCurdy cautions against classifying Holiday as a blues singer and pigeonholing her into an age and culture.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Amodei lists several specific concerns surrounding AI and issues many cautions.
—Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
After making up a more than five-second deficit to take the lead, Kirkwood was in front by more than five seconds until two late cautions tightened up the field.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Hurzeler subsequently served a touchline ban in the game away to Fulham for reaching three cautions.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The United States Department of State warned travelers to be cautions when heading to a specific area in the Southeast Asian country of Malaysia.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Yet, these cautions go largely unheeded.
—Les Rubin, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Black cautions there remain questions about how feasible this strategy can prove at scale, as femtosecond lasers are currently expensive.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
Verb
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The advisory warns of snow, sleet, and heavy rain, with conditions likely to make roads slippery and hazardous.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps most importantly, Cheek warns how individual solutions aren’t enough to protect and heal us.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Simply adding insulation works wonders for many older buildings, and installing solar panels can cut electric bills to a trickle.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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After exploring the wonders of the cloud forest, head to the Nicoya Peninsula.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the case of Jean Denis, there had been warnings for weeks that an attack was imminent, the National Human Rights Defense Network said in a report to be published next week on the violence.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Florida weather radar Florida weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many of the attacks are easily thwarted by the latest cybersecurity precautions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Cass County jail alerts prosecutors when individuals are booked into its facility, but not law enforcement agencies.—
April Baumgarten,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Norton 360 Deluxe includes a dark web monitoring tool that continually scans dark web sites and shady forums for your private information and alerts you to data breaches.—
PCMag BrandX for Norton,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That wasn't the case, as there were no miracles to be had for this Blue Devils team.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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These scholars have argued that all those odd things—levitation, bilocation, miracles of all kinds, witchcraft—really did happen.—
Chandler Fritz,
The New York Review of Books,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To reduce the chances of snakes around your home, TPWD advises keeping your lawn trimmed low and removing brush, woodpiles, rocks, and debris where snakes and rodents may hide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nationwide advises talking to your tax preparer to determine whether this strategy makes sense for you.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mimicry, in which an organism resembles an unrelated species, is one of the great marvels of evolution.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown marvels.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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