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Recent Examples of hypercautious
Banks need to be hypercautious about their lending activities amid this hostile environment.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 May 2023
For one, pairing Todd Bowles – a coach who is hypercautious with his offensive approach given his intolerance to turnovers – with a player who threw 23 interceptions in the last two years is a recipe for disaster.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
From the aviation perspective, the wireless industry simply couldn’t fathom its hypercautious safety culture, which, given the horrific consequences of an accident, demands that any critical equipment be proven to pose a probability of failure of no more than one in a billion.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 26 May 2022
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 May 2023
For one, pairing Todd Bowles – a coach who is hypercautious with his offensive approach given his intolerance to turnovers – with a player who threw 23 interceptions in the last two years is a recipe for disaster.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
From the aviation perspective, the wireless industry simply couldn’t fathom its hypercautious safety culture, which, given the horrific consequences of an accident, demands that any critical equipment be proven to pose a probability of failure of no more than one in a billion.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 26 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypercautious
Adjective
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Americans are also increasingly cautious about where sensitive information like health data and financial records rest.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The current government led by Donald Tusk has been more cautious, speaking only about a bigger role in nuclear deterrence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Be careful and don’t overreact.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Michaels and other artists have said that they were misled about the theme of the shows or were otherwise wary of being caught up in a political fight.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Michaels and other artists have said that they were misled about the theme of the shows or were otherwise wary of being caught up in a political fight.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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One of Wood’s rivals in Maine’s competitive 2nd District primary was more circumspect about Platner.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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AutoForecast Solutions’ Fiorani has a more circumspect outlook.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Overturning the doctrine aligns with conservative legal values, such as the traditional view that Congress writes laws and the courts interpret them.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
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Low inflation also often leads to lower interest rates, reducing returns on savings accounts and conservative investments.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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When that happens, people become more guarded, less open and less willing to engage.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
3 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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The Oakland Police Department took a monumental step forward Wednesday in escaping the watchful eye of a federal judge for the first time since the infamous Riders scandal more than 20 years ago.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Most of the 50 athletes competing in track, swimming and weightlifting are taking performance enhancers under the watchful eye of doctors and trainers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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So be vigilant and don’t be surprised by anything.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hypercautious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypercautious. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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