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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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
Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
Analysts cautioned that a lowering of GDP on account of this trend would not reflect economic weakness.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 May 2025
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025
At this point, the only people who may want to avoid taurine-containing energy drinks based on these findings are those who currently have, or are in remission from, leukemia—and that’s out of an abundance of caution.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 20 May 2025
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Verb
Castro cautioned that the technology is not yet ready for widespread use.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
Analysts cautioned that a lowering of GDP on account of this trend would not reflect economic weakness.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 May 2025
Noun
With no enforcement mechanism, justices retain near-total discretion over when to sit and when to step aside, a reality that has conservatives increasingly worried about the cost of excessive caution.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025
At this point, the only people who may want to avoid taurine-containing energy drinks based on these findings are those who currently have, or are in remission from, leukemia—and that’s out of an abundance of caution.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caution
Verb
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Landsbergis’ own Plan B starts with his home region, the Baltic countries, which have been among the most stalwart in warning the world about Russian aggression and providing aid for Ukraine.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Bolden, who’d warned about lax security practices around President John F. Kennedy, was charged in 1964 with attempting to sell a copy of a Secret Service file to a ring of counterfeiters.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Left wing-progressives, once skeptical of the status quo, have become stolid guardians of institutions, while right-wing conservatives – once champions of prudence – are tearing down fences.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence, and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The parallels with the film inspired both of us to embrace the present with more wonder and gratitude and look to the future not only with a stronger father-daughter bond, but with more hope and adventure about what else is out there.—
Melody Chiu,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Moviegoing, even with all the recent industry challenges, remains an unrivaled magical experience that sparks imagination, creates wonder, and fulfills our human need for social connections.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Along with this stark warning, the history of these reports shows how activists have found ways to raise awareness about human rights around the world.—
Time,
Time,
21 May 2025
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The timing of the announcement suggests that Modi seeks to overshadow the end of the fighting with a display of strength and a deterrent warning.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Travelers are advised to exercise normal precautions when traveling in the country.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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Melvin and Verlander are looking at it as a necessary precaution and outwardly have expressed confidence that his stuff will bounce back.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Passengers immediately alerted the boat’s crew, who contacted police.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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Some airlines, however, have detection systems that can alert pilots to the presence of a drone.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The heroic game five effort from the Celtics felt like the start of a miracle.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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To top that, 2001 Miami would’ve needed to obliterate everything on its schedule, not require a bouncy miracle to beat Boston College.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Duties include analyzing client requests, advising on strategy and managing a team of professionals.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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First, start with shattering functional silos, the researchers advise.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Caution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caution. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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