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
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
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
The elimination did come with some caveats, namely Curry missing the end of the series due to an injury.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
In the Kimmel-Disney situation, which saw the show go dark for nearly a week, several caveats apply to the data.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Historically, the party in power tends to shoulder more of the blame, and that is true in this case, albeit with some caveats.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Such caveats underscore the weakness of compliance monitoring snapshots in capturing the complex pressures and administrative barriers constraining workers’ ability to exercise their rights on a day-to-day basis.
—Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Unique history To be sure, there are some big caveats to this idea.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
The researchers highlighted some caveats with the study.
—New Atlas, 25 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
The elimination did come with some caveats, namely Curry missing the end of the series due to an injury.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
In the Kimmel-Disney situation, which saw the show go dark for nearly a week, several caveats apply to the data.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Historically, the party in power tends to shoulder more of the blame, and that is true in this case, albeit with some caveats.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Such caveats underscore the weakness of compliance monitoring snapshots in capturing the complex pressures and administrative barriers constraining workers’ ability to exercise their rights on a day-to-day basis.
—Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Unique history To be sure, there are some big caveats to this idea.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveats
Noun
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The footage, however, does not clearly show what preceded the alleged incident or whether any warnings were given.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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China conducted military exercises in Serbia in July despite stern warnings from the European Union, and Belgrade provides Beijing with a security foothold in Europe.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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