as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse
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Recent Examples of circumspect
But other governments may well be less circumspect.
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Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
After his ouster, Republican lawmakers who support Mr. Trump were circumspect.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Blum said that Japanese collectors are more circumspect than Western collectors in their approach to choosing works for purchase.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Sheinbaum was equally circumspect on the 25% tariffs Trump has vowed to impose on Mexican imports if the country fails to stop U.S.-bound traffic of drugs and migrants.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
After his ouster, Republican lawmakers who support Mr. Trump were circumspect.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Blum said that Japanese collectors are more circumspect than Western collectors in their approach to choosing works for purchase.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Sheinbaum was equally circumspect on the 25% tariffs Trump has vowed to impose on Mexican imports if the country fails to stop U.S.-bound traffic of drugs and migrants.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumspect
Adjective
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The Chiefs, who have a history of being cautious with their rookies during summer practices, nonetheless had Simmons participate in non-team drills during rookie minicamp last month.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Be cautious not to overuse vinegar in the dishwasher, as the acid can degrade certain rubber components, like gaskets and filters.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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But as the Trump administration has rolled out immigration policies targeting Venezuelans, Haitians and Cubans, GOP officials in Miami have had to draw a careful balance between supporting the White House and the many immigrants in their district affected by Trump’s immigration agenda.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The pattern has left Iranians wary that any sign of instability is met with brutal suppression.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Does the entertainment industry have a right to be wary of AI at this stage?—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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“Circumspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumspect. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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