as in preventative
concerned with or serving to keep something from happening
prior to the game, we moved the furniture out of the way as a precautionary measure
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Recent Examples of precautionary
The team held the forward out for precautionary reasons, Redick said, as Thiero has struggled with injuries in both knees this season.
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Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
For precautionary reasons, Musgrove underwent an MRI a couple of weeks ago.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
For example, costumes had to be recreated using more fire-retardant fabrics, and Beetz’s famous head of hair needed its own precautionary measures.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
The Sheriff’s Office also has advised nearby schools to initiate a precautionary lockdown.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Nearby homes were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Johnson said Vassell was held out for precautionary reasons.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Anthony Stolarz was expected to get the start but took a puck to the throat during warm-ups and was sent to hospital for precautionary imaging putting Joseph Woll back in action.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Warning sirens sounded in the area, alerting citizens to take precautionary measures.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
For precautionary reasons, Musgrove underwent an MRI a couple of weeks ago.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
For example, costumes had to be recreated using more fire-retardant fabrics, and Beetz’s famous head of hair needed its own precautionary measures.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
The Sheriff’s Office also has advised nearby schools to initiate a precautionary lockdown.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Nearby homes were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Johnson said Vassell was held out for precautionary reasons.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Anthony Stolarz was expected to get the start but took a puck to the throat during warm-ups and was sent to hospital for precautionary imaging putting Joseph Woll back in action.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Warning sirens sounded in the area, alerting citizens to take precautionary measures.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precautionary
Adjective
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The report also noted that preventative measures could be taken through a change in legislation or policy to adjust priority levels for similar cases.—
Shannon Tyler
March 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the use of bullet-proof glass at the board meetings may be extreme, there are sensible preventative measures that associations should consider to provide for the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This and other actions in response to threats of violence against community association directors and staff indicate potential dangers and preventive measures for communities across the country.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Social Security payment amounts are set to shrink unless Congress takes preventive action.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Precautionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precautionary. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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