as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
you should have shown a little more guardedness about sharing personal information with someone you just met online
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Noun
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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 -
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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In her executive role, Holt uses her over three decades of health care service to elevate care standards for patients across the region.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Curated by Elias Redstone, Kimberley Moulton, Pippa Milne, and Brendan McCleary, the exhibition reclaims photography from its colonial legacy and redefines it through community, care, and connection.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
7 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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“Guardedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardedness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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