as in to warn
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
the doctor cautioned that I should still be careful using my sprained wrist for the next several days
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as in prudence
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
the extreme caution with which the zookeeper handled the snake
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2
as in wonder
something extraordinary or surprising
how she manages to drive her car without destroying the neighborhood is a caution
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as in warning
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
this is just a caution that the following paragraph practically gives away the entire plot of the movie
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as in advice
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
we heeded the police officer's caution about the road ahead
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as in precaution
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
the standard caution of donning surgical gloves before performing any kind of dental work
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Recent Examples of caution
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
As investors try to find their footing after recent bouts of hyper-volatile trading, portfolio manager Dan Niles is cautioning patience.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
So take extra caution when watching with young kids.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Economists have cautioned that Thursday’s CPI report could very well mark the nadir in inflation this year as Trump’s massive and sweeping tariffs upend global order and make imports — and, likely, end-products for consumers — markedly more expensive.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
As investors try to find their footing after recent bouts of hyper-volatile trading, portfolio manager Dan Niles is cautioning patience.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The impact caused Larson to spin and hit the inside wall, triggering the caution flags and ending Blaney's dominance.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
So take extra caution when watching with young kids.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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Take the quiz here … TOURIST TERROR – US embassy in hot spot issues assault warning for women renting jet skis.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This rare dissent comes as the stock market shows signs of volatility, and economists warn the tariffs could trigger a recession.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Otherwise, there needs to be prudence, since the Heat are poised to potentially get back in the cap-space race in the 2026 offseason, when the contracts of Duncan Robinson and Terry Rozier come off the books.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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What critics of interventionism have historically sought is prudence in foreign affairs—avoiding unnecessary wars while ensuring the protection of core national interests.—
Andrew Latham,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The sleek hue works wonders for a landscape that benefits from a high-contrast, modern design.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Their large eyes, unique sound, and all-around mysterious quality adds plenty of wonder for young viewers.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mysterious folders have appeared on PCs along with dire warnings.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2025
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Euless police said that students were evacuated as a precaution because of a bomb threat.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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Experts say vaccination would need to be managed with strict biosecurity measures — extra precautions to prevent vaccinated birds from becoming infected — to reduce the risk of genetic changes in the virus.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Locals in Puente Piedra district alerted officials about some historic-looking artifacts in an empty lot, Peru’s Ministry of Culture said in an April 7 news release.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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In many such cases, universities have not been alerted by the administration but rather have uncovered students' altered statuses by auditing the online Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database, which tracks students and scholars on F, M and J visas.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not ranked: Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets — Barring a miracle, they’re both done.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, this Switch 2 conversion played well, even better than the Witcher III's miracle port on the Switch 1.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The acquisition, advised by Rothschild & Co, is expected to be completed before the end of the month.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Buy with Durability in Mind Cullen advises selecting hardware with long-term appeal and durability.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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