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
But there are some serious caveats.
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Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
There are caveats, of course — America’s gun laws are anything but consistent — but most 3D-printing gunsmiths operate within the letter of the law, carefully walking lines and navigating legal gray areas where applicable.
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Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
The study comes with a major caveat to avoid the temptation of comparison.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Perhaps the most obvious caveat is that these mortgages are not very easy to come by.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
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Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
There are caveats, of course — America’s gun laws are anything but consistent — but most 3D-printing gunsmiths operate within the letter of the law, carefully walking lines and navigating legal gray areas where applicable.
—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
The study comes with a major caveat to avoid the temptation of comparison.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Perhaps the most obvious caveat is that these mortgages are not very easy to come by.
—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for caveat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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San Joaquin County officials have confirmed the first detection of West Nile virus this season, sparking warnings for residents to protect themselves and prepare their homes.
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The only public indication of an impending launch was the release of a warning for pilots and sailors to steer clear of the rocket’s flight path.
Noun
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Onboard of Connor Zilisch spotting Patrick Mahomes in the crowd under caution.
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Experts, however, urge caution.
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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