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
Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Expert Hemant Bhargava cautions taxpayers to treat AI as a translator rather than a decision-maker, emphasizing that consumer AI systems frequently miscalculate liabilities and fail to securely handle highly sensitive financial data.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
But Walgenbach cautions that these products are broad spectrum and take out the good bugs, too.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
However, Wittmann cautions against cramming one’s day planner with novel experiences as a means of seizing (and holding on to) the day.
—Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
While the benefits are clear, the analyst cautions that AI is not a magic wand.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The clever script is overtly philosophical and cautions against destructive moral frameworks, but also warns against intellectual stimulation divorced from reality and tangible action.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 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
Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 17 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
McCurdy cautions against classifying Holiday as a blues singer and pigeonholing her into an age and culture.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 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
Verb
Phillips cautions about drawing too many conclusions about longevity and muscle mass in other stages of life.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Expert Hemant Bhargava cautions taxpayers to treat AI as a translator rather than a decision-maker, emphasizing that consumer AI systems frequently miscalculate liabilities and fail to securely handle highly sensitive financial data.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
But Walgenbach cautions that these products are broad spectrum and take out the good bugs, too.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
However, Wittmann cautions against cramming one’s day planner with novel experiences as a means of seizing (and holding on to) the day.
—Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
While the benefits are clear, the analyst cautions that AI is not a magic wand.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
The clever script is overtly philosophical and cautions against destructive moral frameworks, but also warns against intellectual stimulation divorced from reality and tangible action.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 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
Noun
Droz cautions against washing microfiber cloths with any fabric that sheds easily in order to maintain the cloth's cleaning performance.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 17 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
McCurdy cautions against classifying Holiday as a blues singer and pigeonholing her into an age and culture.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
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The park warns that bear activity is especially high from May to August and advises visitors to check for closures.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Basins, aquifers, and other natural storage systems have been drained past recovery in our lifetimes, and one analyst warns markets aren’t taking the matter seriously enough.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Brother Rice’s Nolan Ramoley never looks back or even wonders what might have been.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Canada delivers natural wonders alongside urban energy.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite those warnings, the lawsuit claims Illinois State University continued the practice.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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And that was supposed to be one of the Game 2 warnings.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Police urge precautions as temperatures rise As temperatures rise, police are urging families to take precautions.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Officials stress that these precautions are designed to minimize risk during the cleanup.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pronto and Snabbit have an SOS button within the app that alerts area supervisors in case of emergency.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tyler Czarnopis The electrical damage took out the system's main power source, its backup power source and even the notification system that alerts staff to failures, the DNR said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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And the miracles of scientific discovery within that universe.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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But after Friday night’s 1-0 extra-inning walk-off win, miracles were in short supply, and the Tigers evened the series with a 4-1 finish.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Spoonemore advises pouring boiling water slowly and carefully to avoid damaging nearby plants.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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The National Park Service advises keeping a safe distance of at least 50 yards and never approaching or allowing a bear to come closer.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Known for archaeological marvels and seaside escapes, millions of tourists visit Albania for its rich history and culture.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Cautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautions. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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