CAUTIOUSLY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

cautiously

adverb

Definition of cautiously

as in deliberately

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Recent Examples of cautiously Democrats feel cautiously optimistic about their chances of taking the House and Jeffries would be in line to be the next speaker. — Rachel Scott, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, acknowledging progress but awaiting sustained profit and traffic growth. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The department exists to preserve some semblance of equal justice in the United States — imperfectly, haltingly, often overbearingly for some and cautiously for others — and help ensure that the nation is governed by the rule of law. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 Alkaline cleaners like bleach can also work well but should be used cautiously. — Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 Stir in 1 teaspoon of the sugar, taste and cautiously add more by the 1/2 teaspoon if needed to round out the flavors. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 If the leather shows none of these warning signs and the water beads rather than soaking in immediately, proceed cautiously with the least aggressive cleaning method possible. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026 Even the left treads cautiously, wary that outspoken support for Palestinian statehood will alienate voters. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026 Netflix is also cautiously considering a free streaming product. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026

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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Meta Platforms — The Instagram and Facebook owner jumped 3% after the company and state attorneys general reached a settlement in a case that claimed Meta deliberately made its applications addictive for teenagers.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of deliberately

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When concerns were raised about this contract, the Town took them seriously, reviewed the matter carefully, and acted promptly based on the findings.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
But ranchers argue that livestock are carefully managed, while the movements of wild horses are less controlled.

— Stina Sieg, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026

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