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
And yet a new revolution precipitated by the betrayals of an older uprising ought to prompt us to view what is now unfolding in Nepal, despite its appearance of promise, with at least a modicum of wariness.
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Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Patients are sharing this wariness.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But even if the plant slowly returns to life, the sense of betrayal in South Korea – and a new wariness among companies there to invest in the US – may linger far longer.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
As an epic celebration of imperialism, colonialization, and warfare, the Aeneid is often viewed with justifiable wariness by twenty-first-century readers.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
While ’90s hardcore bands regarded the internet with wariness at best, Turnstile is nothing if not a creature of the digital.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
This comes as more men share Mandzak's initial wariness toward higher education.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
No other piece of music this year so eloquently captured fin de siècle wariness, the gnawing sense that a new, scary, and potentially enlightening world may be only two years away.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Their initial wariness soon gives way to friendship and, to Nico’s amazement, a mysterious house, where aunt Gela lives with her faithful dog, is actually full of secrets; and, some claim, vengeful Sicilian spirits.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Patients are sharing this wariness.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But even if the plant slowly returns to life, the sense of betrayal in South Korea – and a new wariness among companies there to invest in the US – may linger far longer.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
As an epic celebration of imperialism, colonialization, and warfare, the Aeneid is often viewed with justifiable wariness by twenty-first-century readers.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
While ’90s hardcore bands regarded the internet with wariness at best, Turnstile is nothing if not a creature of the digital.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
This comes as more men share Mandzak's initial wariness toward higher education.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
No other piece of music this year so eloquently captured fin de siècle wariness, the gnawing sense that a new, scary, and potentially enlightening world may be only two years away.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Their initial wariness soon gives way to friendship and, to Nico’s amazement, a mysterious house, where aunt Gela lives with her faithful dog, is actually full of secrets; and, some claim, vengeful Sicilian spirits.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wariness
Noun
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Analysts who once expected caution are grappling with a new reality.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, a boom-and-bust cycle in the early 2000s informs some of the company’s prudence on expansion.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Taiwan’s military should exercise prudence in its rules of engagement and not assume that every close call is intentional.—
JOEL WUTHNOW,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Sep. 2025
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Other reasons to seek additional care can include continued irritation, watering, burning, eye pain, mucus discharge, sensitivity to light, reduced vision and any flaking, discharge or sores on the eye or eyelid.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The inquest is expected to consider some or all of the concerns that were raised at the time and reported by The Athletic in the immediate aftermath, with multiple eyewitnesses alleging failings in the care provided by Sheffield Wednesday and its medical services.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Redford rebelled against his father’s cautiousness and indeed against all expectations, even after the family moved to the more upscale Van Nuys.—
Stephen Galloway,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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The cautiousness in spending extends to teachers That cautiousness in spending extends to teachers.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Viewer Reactions Instagram users instantly flocked to the video, touched by Rusty's attentiveness and curiosity.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Both audiences can struggle with attentiveness, want to be led, and ultimately just want to have fun.—
Nina West
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s much more circumspection in Alan than people give him credit for.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Wariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wariness. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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