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
Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
And don’t take any chances with Yosemite Falls beyond June, Goehring cautions.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
That said, Boutboul cautions against vilifying the whole of the fast food industry in France, asserting that there’s a big difference between American and French fast food.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
Verb
While the benefits are clear, the analyst cautions that AI is not a magic wand.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
And don’t take any chances with Yosemite Falls beyond June, Goehring cautions.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
That said, Boutboul cautions against vilifying the whole of the fast food industry in France, asserting that there’s a big difference between American and French fast food.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
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However, despite the deluge of social media posts from hair transplant recipients, including Huffman, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery warns that many Turkish hair clinics are unlicensed and lack proper medical oversight.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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But about half of all mangrove ecosystems could collapse by 2050, the United Nations warns.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Read on to learn about these wonders of engineering, where they’re located, and some of the fascinating stories behind these famous buildings.—
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the wonders of technology did not allow White to lie for long.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors in Martin County, Florida, want the times the prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts and any instructions that accompanied the pills, such as warnings about driving while taking them, according to documents in an online court docket.—
Mike Schneider,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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When the end user clicked through browser warnings, the servers captured all traffic passing through them.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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The City of Miami granted Nu Stadium a limited event permit, which is limited to that day, with specific hours, restrictions and additional precautions.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The shelter is also urging pet owners to take precautions at home.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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This isn’t to say Highway to Hell is devoid of magic or miracles— anything but.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Throughout history, periods of stability quietly cared for the Earth and its people to create the miracles of modernity.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To escape a sinking car, the agency advises drivers to stay calm, unbuckle seat belts, roll down or break a window, and get out before the car fills with water.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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If bitten, Dowd advises snake bite victims to remain calm, limit movement to slow the spread of venom and call 911 immediately.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Within a few hours, Dworin would be out the door and back home, and by the next day, exercising and enjoying the benefits of the marvels of modern medical technology.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … HEAVENLY VIEW — Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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