as in warning
formal
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
Some rentals come with administrative oversight and caveats.
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PC Magazine, 26 June 2025
The company carried out fleet-wide safety upgrades aimed at preventing engine room fires, and changed its terms and conditions, removing caveats about wholesome food, sanitary and safe living conditions, safe passage, and a sea-worthy vessel.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Sterling acknowledges a massive caveat to his argument about a weakening dollar, however.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 24 June 2025
The caveat is that Saturn in Aries restricts us from transforming and flourishing.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 26 June 2025
The company carried out fleet-wide safety upgrades aimed at preventing engine room fires, and changed its terms and conditions, removing caveats about wholesome food, sanitary and safe living conditions, safe passage, and a sea-worthy vessel.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Sterling acknowledges a massive caveat to his argument about a weakening dollar, however.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 24 June 2025
The caveat is that Saturn in Aries restricts us from transforming and flourishing.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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In South Korea, an early end to monsoon season led to heat wave warnings issued across most of the country this week.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The warning is in effect until 3 a.m. Actions to take when lightning threat is imminent Around 25 million lightning strikes occur in the United States every year, with most taking place during the summer months.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Noun
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However, out of an abundance of caution, the FBI asks that the public avoid the area if possible.—
Dan Gooding
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Though he’s recovered much faster this time, his manager’s frequent refrain in recent weeks has been one of caution.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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