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
However, the judge confirmed there were caveats and changes for the deal to continue.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
However, there are two key caveats with this deduction.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The caveat to Anaheim’s work, though, is that other larger regional transmission lines owned by Southern California Edison still go through the hills, Lyster said, and whether those one day go underground is ultimately up to SCE.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Nanobubbles can't fix upstream runoff For all the potential benefits of nanobubbles, there's one big caveat.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
However, there are two key caveats with this deduction.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The caveat to Anaheim’s work, though, is that other larger regional transmission lines owned by Southern California Edison still go through the hills, Lyster said, and whether those one day go underground is ultimately up to SCE.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Nanobubbles can't fix upstream runoff For all the potential benefits of nanobubbles, there's one big caveat.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Because our mulch is rubber, this seemed unusual, and out of caution, the guardian was called immediately.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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