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
Reimagined says yes-but with some caveats.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
However, many have certain caveats and are aimed at certain types of workers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
But there is an important caveat.
—John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
But there are a few caveats to keep in mind with Teams.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
However, many have certain caveats and are aimed at certain types of workers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
But there is an important caveat.
—John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
But there are a few caveats to keep in mind with Teams.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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Graphic videos of both atrocities spread quickly and widely online this week, appearing in people's social media feeds, often with little-to-no warning.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Qatar also boasts one of the most advanced early warning radar systems in the region, coupled with Patriot air defense missile system.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, Iranian diplomats urged caution.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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