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
There’s an important caveat regarding this Chiefs-Chargers game: Though YouTube is declared the exclusive rights holder, a long-standing NFL policy requires that games be made available on free, over-the-air broadcast television in local markets.
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Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Some studies concluded, with caveats, that institutional investors may have contributed to higher home prices in the years since the crisis.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
The correct answer, according to researchers, is no, although this pushback comes with important caveats.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 9 May 2025
Some caveats Bookings: Up to seven days in advance for South Florida rides; up to 60 days for Orlando trips.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Some studies concluded, with caveats, that institutional investors may have contributed to higher home prices in the years since the crisis.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
The correct answer, according to researchers, is no, although this pushback comes with important caveats.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 9 May 2025
Some caveats Bookings: Up to seven days in advance for South Florida rides; up to 60 days for Orlando trips.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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The warning was issued at 8:22 a.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:38 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
Noun
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At this point, the only people who may want to avoid taurine-containing energy drinks based on these findings are those who currently have, or are in remission from, leukemia—and that’s out of an abundance of caution.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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