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 school is currently under a soft lockdown as a precautionary measure while the investigation continues.
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
While opening up airspace on Sunday, the FAA put in new advisory NOTAM notices as precautionary measures for flights around Curaçao, San Juan, Maiquetia and Piarco Flight Information Regions.
—Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
In their statement, Tuskegee University emphasized that Easley's administrative leave is a precautionary measure and that the investigation will determine next steps.
—CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
But Nolan, the KCFD battalion chief, said simple precautionary measures can help minimize the risk of accidentally starting a fire.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
Gunther said police presence in parks has been increased as a precautionary measure.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 12 Dec. 2025
Health officials identified a further 349 health care workers and 18 community contacts of both the donor and the kidney recipient who were identified as possibly being exposed, and the officials recommended that 13 percent of those people receive precautionary treatment.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 Dec. 2025
Officials evacuated nearby buildings as a precautionary measure, but no injuries were reported, according to the news release.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 25 Nov. 2025
Clothing worn by members of the royal family and other public figures has been targeted for resale in the past, making the practice both common and precautionary.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
While opening up airspace on Sunday, the FAA put in new advisory NOTAM notices as precautionary measures for flights around Curaçao, San Juan, Maiquetia and Piarco Flight Information Regions.
—Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
In their statement, Tuskegee University emphasized that Easley's administrative leave is a precautionary measure and that the investigation will determine next steps.
—CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
But Nolan, the KCFD battalion chief, said simple precautionary measures can help minimize the risk of accidentally starting a fire.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
Gunther said police presence in parks has been increased as a precautionary measure.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 12 Dec. 2025
Health officials identified a further 349 health care workers and 18 community contacts of both the donor and the kidney recipient who were identified as possibly being exposed, and the officials recommended that 13 percent of those people receive precautionary treatment.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 4 Dec. 2025
Officials evacuated nearby buildings as a precautionary measure, but no injuries were reported, according to the news release.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 25 Nov. 2025
Clothing worn by members of the royal family and other public figures has been targeted for resale in the past, making the practice both common and precautionary.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precautionary
Adjective
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The application doesn’t address how vaccination or immunization rates will figure into its preventative care goal.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
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Several inorganic chemical fungicides can also be used as a preventative measure against powdery mildew.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For children, Arizona consistently ranks below the national average for preventive dental visits.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Precautionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precautionary. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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