as in warning
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something (such as a piece of advice) that should be remembered when one is doing or thinking about something
Her stock tips always came with a caveat: that the market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.
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Recent Examples of caveat
The suggestion to either relocate or demolish the building had been recommended by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, with the caveat that some of the materials from the building be salvaged.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Terms of UsePrivacy Policy Terms of UsePrivacy Policy But, microdosing during menopause comes with its own unique caveat.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
But most of the time is not all the time, and that’s the kind of caveat that makes mathematicians itch.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Certain states have caveats for the data presented, read the project methodology here.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Terms of UsePrivacy Policy Terms of UsePrivacy Policy But, microdosing during menopause comes with its own unique caveat.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
But most of the time is not all the time, and that’s the kind of caveat that makes mathematicians itch.
—Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Certain states have caveats for the data presented, read the project methodology here.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for caveat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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Authorities previously issued warnings after multiple people reported animal sightings near the hotel the day before, according to Jam Press.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rather than simply issuing audible or visual warnings, the car may adjust cabin lighting, seat position, climate control, or gradually come to a complete stop automatically.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are many potential downsides to relying too much on AI personas; see my cautions at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Clear out any house vents and consider clearing your roof if possible (use extreme caution).—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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