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
And even its most significant concessions included caveats (or have already been agreed to in other ways or laid out in federal law).
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
This one comes with a few caveats.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
The important caveats None of this works without thoughtful adult involvement.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
To cut to the chase, both of our experts say that open shelving is still in style, but with a few caveats.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Still, the study comes with important caveats.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
But not everyone is eligible for the new tax relief provisions, most of which come with income limits and other caveats.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The big bill comes with big caveats, though.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
This one comes with a few caveats.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2026
The important caveats None of this works without thoughtful adult involvement.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
To cut to the chase, both of our experts say that open shelving is still in style, but with a few caveats.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
The resolution is strongly worded but also filled with caveats — noting that the district will comply with contracting and procurement laws.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Still, the study comes with important caveats.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
But not everyone is eligible for the new tax relief provisions, most of which come with income limits and other caveats.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
The big bill comes with big caveats, though.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveats
Noun
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued warnings advising beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in the ocean waters stretching from Malibu, California, to Santa Monica, California, due to high bacteria levels.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In a Facebook post, the department said the texts may include complex or unusual language and urgent warnings intended to prompt immediate action.—
Maria Salette Ontiveros,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Amodei lists several specific concerns surrounding AI and issues many cautions.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2026
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After making up a more than five-second deficit to take the lead, Kirkwood was in front by more than five seconds until two late cautions tightened up the field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Caveats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveats. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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