as in warnings
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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 caveats
There are also other key caveats to consider, such as a strong dependence on cloud microphysics (given cloud seeding only works on existing clouds), problems with attribution and potential geopolitical and legal issues regarding downwind impacts, Francis said.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
As always, the caveats about Nielsen’s new ratings currency apply, as the introduction of the Big Data + Panel methodology and expanded out-of-home measurement makes comps with historical deliveries a bit dicey.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The study did have some limitations and caveats.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
While the idea of a robot that can regularly save you time doing chores sounds terrific, these caveats mean the tech and product aren't yet fully baked.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
Wildlife officials in North Carolina supported removal, while the state of Georgia supported it with caveats, raising similar concerns about private land.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Before your jaw hits the ground, know that there are some important caveats.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Many caveats make times in testing hard to compare, including differing fuel loads, engine modes, and track conditions.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
But, as ever with Zelensky, there are conditions and caveats.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
As always, the caveats about Nielsen’s new ratings currency apply, as the introduction of the Big Data + Panel methodology and expanded out-of-home measurement makes comps with historical deliveries a bit dicey.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The study did have some limitations and caveats.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
While the idea of a robot that can regularly save you time doing chores sounds terrific, these caveats mean the tech and product aren't yet fully baked.
—New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
Wildlife officials in North Carolina supported removal, while the state of Georgia supported it with caveats, raising similar concerns about private land.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Before your jaw hits the ground, know that there are some important caveats.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Many caveats make times in testing hard to compare, including differing fuel loads, engine modes, and track conditions.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
But, as ever with Zelensky, there are conditions and caveats.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveats
Noun
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Tilly’s placement came despite warnings from a DCFS dependency investigator, according to a March 5 email sent to Servin.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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So dire was the situation that the US State Department issued shelter-in-place warnings to travelers.—
Sol Amaya,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Yet, these cautions go largely unheeded.—
Les Rubin,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Black cautions there remain questions about how feasible this strategy can prove at scale, as femtosecond lasers are currently expensive.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Caveats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveats. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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