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
That leaves Dumfries at the top of the list and, despite those caveats, deservedly so.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In an accompanying perspective, Simon Spiro of the Zoological Society of London and Hal Drakesmith of the University of Oxford noted some caveats.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The comments came with caveats.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Trustee Ross Rudolph made a motion to approve of the concept with the caveat that organizers explore moving the location to the north.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In an accompanying perspective, Simon Spiro of the Zoological Society of London and Hal Drakesmith of the University of Oxford noted some caveats.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The comments came with caveats.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Trustee Ross Rudolph made a motion to approve of the concept with the caveat that organizers explore moving the location to the north.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday had reiterated his warning to citizens of a possible large-scale Russian strike.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Thousands of residents of Kyiv were taking refuge inside metro stations and other shelters after air raid warnings.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The same few voices lead every conversation, and everyone else trades challenge for caution.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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