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Recent Examples of overcareful
One or two of the near-future episodes felt overcareful, connecting the dots between Earthtrust’s science and the rebels’ sabotage.
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BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2021
BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcareful
Adjective
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Arab governments that for decades have been fierce advocates for the Palestinian cause are now facing criticism for their timid response to the extreme suffering in Gaza caused by Israel's war, risking a dangerous rift with their increasingly restive citizens.—
Mo Abbas,
NBC news,
13 Aug. 2025
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Known for its timid and gentle nature, the snake is semiaquatic and nocturnal, feeding on earthworms in captivity.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Be cautious when corresponding with unfamiliar accounts.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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People with ragweed allergies—and those with latex allergies, which can also cross-react with banana proteins—should be cautious, especially when eating ripe bananas or consuming large amounts.15 7.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
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The record’s riveting narrative and political conscience stood out in an age of generic radio fare and overcautious stars.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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Beyond its rejection of militia involvement, the United States has also been criticized for overcautious use of air strikes and for its slow and insufficient delivery of military equipment to Iraqi armed forces.—
Nussaibah Younis,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Oct. 2015
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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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As the vetting process accelerates, Trump’s rhetoric signals his intent to pivot toward a Fed chair who closely aligns with his priorities: lower interest rates, responsiveness to White House goals, and a more circumspect approach to the Fed’s non-monetary functions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
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With an eye to larger forces potentially at play, the memo was filed just minutes before a July 30 midnight deadline imposed by the circumspect Judge Subramanian on Combs finally successful achieving a bond release.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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“Overcareful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcareful. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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