as in careful
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
a cautious approach to everyday living
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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
the cautiousness of drivers on the icy roadways was largely responsible for the accident-free day
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Recent Examples of cautious
Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
But cautious consumers are helping hold down prices of many goods and services.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Canales said Zavala is ramping up for a return, while also acknowledging that the team is being cautious with Horn’s stitches to avoid infection.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025
This review sheds some light, but most of the studies are small and at high risk of bias, so the results need cautious interpretation.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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For the coming season, Iraola is cautious in his expectations.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
But cautious consumers are helping hold down prices of many goods and services.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Canales said Zavala is ramping up for a return, while also acknowledging that the team is being cautious with Horn’s stitches to avoid infection.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2025
This review sheds some light, but most of the studies are small and at high risk of bias, so the results need cautious interpretation.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautious
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Be careful to navigate around these components and move slowly when cutting anything with a mix of hard and soft textures, Rade Vukmir, MD, professor of clinical emergency medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine, tells SELF.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Aug. 2025
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Be careful not to break the stems on flowers like cosmos or coneflowers because a bent stem won't provide water to the bloom.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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But Tai Chin, 75, is wary of needing a goal to sustain him.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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These stave churches are adorned with dragons and other Viking motifs, likely in an effort to attract followers who were wary of Christianity.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
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Stylistically, many of the tactical principles set out by Kompany remain, albeit employed with more caution.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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On Saturday, Sterling had a humorous bit of advice for Yankees manager Aaron Boone, one which came off as a caution of sorts: Don't put Williams on the mound in an important spot.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The bear was also alert when released and quickly began feeding on a patch of berries nearby.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This is emblematic of transit leaders’ lack of fiscal prudence.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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While investor excitement may be high, prudence is advisable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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And, in fact, some leaders from denominations that vocally oppose such care in the current moment once chose to support the decisions of doctors and transgender patients who pursued medical interventions.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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If the symptoms interfere with daily life, seek care from a dermatologist.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Cautious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautious. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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