as in safeguards
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 precautions
In its Facebook post, the CHP urged drivers to take precautions during foggy weather by slowing down and remaining alert.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
While black bears are currently in hibernation, there are numerous precautions Connecticut residents can take when the bears emerge this spring.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
What casual observers might not know is the safety precautions the sport has implemented.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
First, consult the manual for any relevant safety precautions.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Officials urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves, pets, and exposed pipes as the frigid air moves in.
—Troy Bridges, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Wind chills as low as -11 degrees are expected, which can result in hypothermia without proper precautions.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
If snow removal is deemed necessary, a professional should handle it using proper precautions, FEMA said.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
While black bears are currently in hibernation, there are numerous precautions Connecticut residents can take when the bears emerge this spring.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
What casual observers might not know is the safety precautions the sport has implemented.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
First, consult the manual for any relevant safety precautions.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Officials urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves, pets, and exposed pipes as the frigid air moves in.
—Troy Bridges, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Wind chills as low as -11 degrees are expected, which can result in hypothermia without proper precautions.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
If snow removal is deemed necessary, a professional should handle it using proper precautions, FEMA said.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precautions
safeguards
Noun
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This fiscal framework is intended to ensure that the campuses remain economically viable while maintaining high standards for environmental safeguards and proliferation-resistant operations.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Despite existing regulations and safeguards, fraud continues to occur.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Precautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precautions. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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