Thesaurus results for PRECAUTION

precaution

noun

pri-ˈkȯ-shən

Definition of precaution

as in safeguard

a measure taken to preclude loss or injury as parents of young children, they have taken the usual precaution of locking up their household cleansers

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Recent Examples of precaution Experts recommend gradually increasing intake and taking food safety precautions before consuming unconventional parts of produce. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Oct. 2026 The filmmakers took extraordinary precautions when handling the sensitive footage during post-production. — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026 Rail, river and air traffic in the area were also restricted out of precaution, a news release said. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 As a safety precaution, anyone with kidney disease—or taking certain medications, such as antibiotics—should speak with their doctor before starting the supplement. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precaution

Recent Examples of Synonyms for precaution

Noun

For chipmakers, Fewins said the key is to clearly define what constitutes a trade secret, make employees aware of that information and put safeguards in place to limit access.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Companies must tell users exactly why information is being gathered, keep it accurate, store it only as long as the stated purpose requires and protect it with safeguards such as encryption.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of safeguard

Noun

In addition to making anti-vaccine comments, Kennedy also downplayed pediatric deaths related to measles and touted false cures and preventives, such as the use of vitamin A.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Padlocks, sickles and other objects made of iron, a metal said to possess anti-demonic powers, were stashed in the grave as preventives.

— Franz Lidz, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023

Definition of preventive

Noun

In Taiwan, home to the world's largest contract chipmaker TSMC, protections for trade secrets have evolved alongside the semiconductor industry’s growing strategic importance.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Regulatory reform could mean easing some environmental protections.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of protection

Noun

Aided by United States intelligence, Austrian authorities were able to arrest him and two other suspects linked to the plot before the attacks could be carried out, but the concerts were still canceled out of caution for public safety.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
Even those with chemical sensitivities should still use caution.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026