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
Tuesday’s vote is a precautionary move as the city waits on the outcome of neighboring Miami’s ongoing legal battle over efforts to change the date of its election, Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago said.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
And Rockies first basemen Warming Bernabel was a last-minute scratch from the lineup for precautionary reasons, the team said, after he was hit in the face by a throw during pregame infield drills.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
According to Lieberman, women can take precautionary measures by walking in groups, carpooling and alerting others regarding their plans before leaving.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Amaya hit his head on the ground on the fall and was asked precautionary questions per protocol on the field by Cubs trainers.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Jackson Lake Lodge stressed to Newsweek that the investigation and warnings are precautionary, with all the bats involved testing negative for rabies.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Residents were advised to take precautionary measures to protect themselves from smoke exposure, according to InciWeb.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
According to the city, this is a precautionary measure because the high rainfall caused a substantial increase in inflow and infiltration into the wastewater system, reducing the plant’s capacity to effectively treat wastewater.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
As a result of the incident, one of the power lines fell into the water, prompting an evacuation of the immediate area as a precautionary measure, said Thompson.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
And Rockies first basemen Warming Bernabel was a last-minute scratch from the lineup for precautionary reasons, the team said, after he was hit in the face by a throw during pregame infield drills.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
According to Lieberman, women can take precautionary measures by walking in groups, carpooling and alerting others regarding their plans before leaving.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Amaya hit his head on the ground on the fall and was asked precautionary questions per protocol on the field by Cubs trainers.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Jackson Lake Lodge stressed to Newsweek that the investigation and warnings are precautionary, with all the bats involved testing negative for rabies.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Residents were advised to take precautionary measures to protect themselves from smoke exposure, according to InciWeb.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
According to the city, this is a precautionary measure because the high rainfall caused a substantial increase in inflow and infiltration into the wastewater system, reducing the plant’s capacity to effectively treat wastewater.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
As a result of the incident, one of the power lines fell into the water, prompting an evacuation of the immediate area as a precautionary measure, said Thompson.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precautionary
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The lawsuit alleges a lack of informed consent and negligence, specifically the failure to implement preventative measures against blood clots, contributed to his death.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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However, federal officials have taken preventative measures as the parasite moves farther north into southern Mexico, bracing for any potential impacts on Texas' cattle industry.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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And this elevated risk continues even after patients are discharged home, making the need for ongoing preventive measures critical.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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In summary, college mental health has unique protective factors and opportunities to prevent suicide in emerging adults, and the government has expressed support for these preventive efforts.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Precautionary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precautionary. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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