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
Certain states have caveats for the data presented, read the project methodology here.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
But the big caveat is that only one player with the green dot can be on the field at any one time.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
There were no caveats or quibbles about what a phase two might look like.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
There are caveats to the study, the experts say, like the fact that results were self-reported and not double blinded.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
But the big caveat is that only one player with the green dot can be on the field at any one time.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
There were no caveats or quibbles about what a phase two might look like.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
There are caveats to the study, the experts say, like the fact that results were self-reported and not double blinded.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for caveat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Here there’s no warning, no provocation.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
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While a note of caution echoed throughout the industry, exhibitors rose to the moment—showcasing innovative solutions that drive sustainability and efficiency, inspiring collections that ignite creativity, and breakthrough ingredients that enhance fabric performance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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