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
But Byman said the significance of these findings has caveats.
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NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
The researchers highlighted some caveats with the study.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
At least one caveat, notes Kay Filax, an American retiree from Ohio living in Athens, is that bureaucracy can be daunting.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Pumpkin is safe and beneficial for most people when enjoyed in moderation, but there are a few caveats.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
The researchers highlighted some caveats with the study.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
At least one caveat, notes Kay Filax, an American retiree from Ohio living in Athens, is that bureaucracy can be daunting.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Pumpkin is safe and beneficial for most people when enjoyed in moderation, but there are a few caveats.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveat
Noun
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The blackout should come as little surprise to YouTube TV subscribers, who for the last week have seen announcements warning of a stalemate.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The regulator is examining 142,600 units of the 2023-2024 Honda Pilot SUV for a possible malfunction in the rear seatbelt warning system, which may incorrectly alert drivers about passenger seatbelt usage.—
Nandan Mandayam,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The race came with some drama as a late caution sent the finale into overtime.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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