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
Dietitians say yes with a few important caveats.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
In an increasingly complex world filled with caveats and loopholes, a structurally simpler approach may serve us better.
—Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Classified as a supervised driver-assistance technology However, the achievement also comes with important caveats.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Certain states have caveats for the data presented, read the project methodology here.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
The Takeaway The are a lot of caveats to this study, which Malisoux goes through in detail (the full text is available to read here).
—Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
With all the caveats that come with love and internet dating, 90 Day Fiancé and all its spinoff shows make for great entertainment.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
The answer is yes, but with important caveats.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
There are caveats attached to that statement, of course.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2025
Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
In an increasingly complex world filled with caveats and loopholes, a structurally simpler approach may serve us better.
—Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Classified as a supervised driver-assistance technology However, the achievement also comes with important caveats.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026
Certain states have caveats for the data presented, read the project methodology here.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
The Takeaway The are a lot of caveats to this study, which Malisoux goes through in detail (the full text is available to read here).
—Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
With all the caveats that come with love and internet dating, 90 Day Fiancé and all its spinoff shows make for great entertainment.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
The answer is yes, but with important caveats.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
There are caveats attached to that statement, of course.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveats
Noun
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Eight states across the northern and central United States are bracing for severe winter weather this weekend as forecasters from the National Weather Service (NWS) issue warnings for snow, ice, and dangerously cold conditions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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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,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But aspiring for fame alone, Green cautions, isn’t a strategy.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Some advice and cautions for those thinking about getting a golden retriever.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Caveats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveats. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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