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Recent Examples of cautiously
Consumers continue to show shopping resilience while purchasing selectively and cautiously for deals.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Spring said Wednesday that the company now has tariff impacts included in its outlook and remains cautiously optimistic about the future.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The studio is cautiously predicting a $35 million start while independent tracking services believe the final number could be above $55 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Even some right-wing parties have cautiously distanced themselves from the disgraced former president.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
Institutions are cautiously experimenting with blockchain rails.
—Ilya Volkov, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In his recent Jackson Hole speech, Powell cautiously signaled that a rate cut is likely to come in September.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Carr said crews were cautiously optimistic Monday afternoon after building new containment lines in the south Oregon area.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Mosquito foggers and sprays can be effective, but they should be used cautiously indoors—always follow label instructions and ventilate the area well.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Spring said Wednesday that the company now has tariff impacts included in its outlook and remains cautiously optimistic about the future.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The studio is cautiously predicting a $35 million start while independent tracking services believe the final number could be above $55 million.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Even some right-wing parties have cautiously distanced themselves from the disgraced former president.
—Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
Institutions are cautiously experimenting with blockchain rails.
—Ilya Volkov, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In his recent Jackson Hole speech, Powell cautiously signaled that a rate cut is likely to come in September.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Carr said crews were cautiously optimistic Monday afternoon after building new containment lines in the south Oregon area.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Mosquito foggers and sprays can be effective, but they should be used cautiously indoors—always follow label instructions and ventilate the area well.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautiously
Adverb
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Apply your strengths deliberately.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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First of all, bail was set pretty thoughtfully and deliberately by the original judge who took the case on at $3 million.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Flip patties and cook 1 minute; carefully place 2 tablespoons of the cheese on each patty, cover with a transparent lid and cook until cheese is melted and patties are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Crews are carefully scouring the landscape for any spot fires from that may occur.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Worthy remained on the turf before walking slowly off the field, and then to the locker room.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fans booed as Carter walked off slowly, the standout defensive tackle holding his helmet in his hands behind his back.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cautiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautiously. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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