as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse
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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
circumspection is always good when considering charging someone with cheating
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Recent Examples of circumspect
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 July 2025
While Trump touted Saturday’s operation targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities as a success, others in the administration have been more circumspect about whether Iran’s nuclear facilities were fully destroyed.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 23 June 2025
With the Fed usually circumspect about its outlook, investors often hope to divine some greater understanding about the fate of the U.S. economy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
District leaders have frequently been circumspect in their words about the Trump administration — critical, to be sure, but somewhat careful.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Adjective
While Kang’s future (or lack of one) in the MCU is obvious, Feige was far more circumspect about whether audiences can expect to see other A-list MCU cameos — like Charlize Theron’s Clea, Brett Goldstein’s Hercules, Harry Styles’ Starfox and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Mephisto — again in later projects.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 July 2025
While Trump touted Saturday’s operation targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities as a success, others in the administration have been more circumspect about whether Iran’s nuclear facilities were fully destroyed.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 23 June 2025
With the Fed usually circumspect about its outlook, investors often hope to divine some greater understanding about the fate of the U.S. economy.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
District leaders have frequently been circumspect in their words about the Trump administration — critical, to be sure, but somewhat careful.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumspect
Adjective
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Be cautious when corresponding with unfamiliar accounts.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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To be sure, companies are opting for cautious messaging around AI and its labor implications.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Navigating this revolution responsibly requires careful policy, support for adaptation and a focus on using technology to benefit people.—
Vaibhav Dani,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Stylistically, many of the tactical principles set out by Kompany remain, albeit employed with more caution.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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On Saturday, Sterling had a humorous bit of advice for Yankees manager Aaron Boone, one which came off as a caution of sorts: Don't put Williams on the mound in an important spot.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
18 Aug. 2025
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Americans have long been wary of using the military in local law enforcement, and for good reason.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is emblematic of transit leaders’ lack of fiscal prudence.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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While investor excitement may be high, prudence is advisable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In healthcare, clinicians are using ambient voice agents to document patient visits and access medical records without breaking focus on care. Wearables and AR glasses also benefit from voice-first interaction, especially when screen space is minimal or nonexistent.—
Harshal Shah,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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As far as proper care, the brand recommends hand washing them.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Circumspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumspect. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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