as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
only his unceasing wariness saved the party of skiers from an avalanche
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Recent Examples of wariness
Perhaps sensing this wariness, the creators of some of the more politically compelling movies and TV shows of the past year have instead explored how being alive feels during a tumultuous period.
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Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
However, associates have said his wariness over the direction of CBS News under Weiss made his decision easier.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
There is wariness around layoffs and cost-cutting, however, and neither side’s commitments are seen as being set in stone.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Polls conducted online, in return for monetary rewards, can try to find demographically balanced respondents, but the problem of wariness about giving answers that are critical of the regime remains.
—Elizaveta Gaufman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2026
Shares, however, remained steady following the news, suggesting a lingering wariness among investors.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Public wariness about the data-center industry is growing, and politicians could no longer ignore the outcry.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Without support from Democrats, and wariness from some key Republicans, the legislation was dead on arrival.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Still, in his view, knocking down 62 of 66 warnings won’t be what changes the needle on wariness of statins or other long-term medications.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
However, associates have said his wariness over the direction of CBS News under Weiss made his decision easier.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
There is wariness around layoffs and cost-cutting, however, and neither side’s commitments are seen as being set in stone.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Polls conducted online, in return for monetary rewards, can try to find demographically balanced respondents, but the problem of wariness about giving answers that are critical of the regime remains.
—Elizaveta Gaufman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2026
Shares, however, remained steady following the news, suggesting a lingering wariness among investors.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Public wariness about the data-center industry is growing, and politicians could no longer ignore the outcry.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Without support from Democrats, and wariness from some key Republicans, the legislation was dead on arrival.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Still, in his view, knocking down 62 of 66 warnings won’t be what changes the needle on wariness of statins or other long-term medications.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wariness
Noun
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Motorists should use extra caution.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over time, that turns cooperation into caution.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is not the time for fiscal prudence for the Sharks.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Davion Mitchell has been here before, the risk-reward crossroads between going full speed, shoulder first through a hard screen or practicing prudence.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Undocumented immigrants were among those gaining coverage, which provided access to regular doctor visits and preventative care .—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sesame’s clinicians will also stay with the patient throughout any IMI RMA procedures to help translate medical terminology, provide emotional support, and offer any other care coordination needed.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One key reason for his cautiousness is the financial burden.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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With a style that requires high precision and ruthlessness in front of goal, Villa’s cautiousness was only magnified.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Life without that kind of attentiveness?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This conviction shaped his attentiveness to Jews facing state oppression.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His quiet tone is not shyness or false modesty but circumspection and a sense of boundaries that imply respect and love for real communication.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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This circumspection was by design.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Wariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wariness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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