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
The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
While borax is a common household cleaner and laundry booster, this chemical compound should be used carefully and with precautions.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
If so, what precautions are necessary to prevent harm?
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2026
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Lightning can follow conductive pathways, and these precautions reduce the risk of electrical surges.
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Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Newport Beach officials urged people living in properties adjacent to the harbor to take precautions like installing seawall plugs and placing sandbags in vulnerable areas.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Where Not to Use Vinegar in Your Oven While vinegar can safely remove grease and grime from ovens, there are a few precautions to keep in mind.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Although wasps can benefit gardens in many ways, taking a few simple precautions should help to prevent wasps from nesting in your home or in other inconvenient areas.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
While borax is a common household cleaner and laundry booster, this chemical compound should be used carefully and with precautions.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
If so, what precautions are necessary to prevent harm?
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2026
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Lightning can follow conductive pathways, and these precautions reduce the risk of electrical surges.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Newport Beach officials urged people living in properties adjacent to the harbor to take precautions like installing seawall plugs and placing sandbags in vulnerable areas.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Where Not to Use Vinegar in Your Oven While vinegar can safely remove grease and grime from ovens, there are a few precautions to keep in mind.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
Although wasps can benefit gardens in many ways, taking a few simple precautions should help to prevent wasps from nesting in your home or in other inconvenient areas.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precautions
safeguards
Noun
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Anthropic is urging lawmakers to impose penalties, strengthen export controls, and create legal safeguards, emphasizing this is a critical national security issue, not just a commercial dispute.
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Realbotix said the platform includes education-specific safety controls, district oversight, and safeguards designed to prevent inappropriate responses.
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“Precautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precautions. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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