as in cautionary
serving as or offering a warning
a cautioning story about how envy can destroy a friendship
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as in alerting
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 warning
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautioning
Adjective
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The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.—
SCOTT SONNER,
Star Tribune,
27 July 2021 -
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.—
Andrew Whitby,
Time,
17 Apr. 2020
Noun
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While that’s an increase from 7% in 2022, the vast majority of businesses still don’t offer any kind of assistance to employees.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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This safety net extends beyond clinical care to include essential social programs — housing assistance, food programs like SNAP and energy assistance — that address the broader determinants of health, many of which face threatening cuts in their own right.—
Jacob Murphy,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If the interview starts to feel like a brainstorm, that's a great sign.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Schneider highlighted that early signs of AI use cases — such as driving corporate headcount reductions and greater sales — have emerged and created a path towards reinvestment into future growth.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Shopping tips: How to stay updated on the best Prime Day deals USA TODAY Shopping will be covering all the July Prime Day deals, plus the best post-Prime Day savings, so stay tuned: Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Hahn said her staff had been in touch with probation and felt the recommendations were the best path forward.—
Rebecca Ellis
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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For more plant advice, contact the Plant Information Service at the Chicago Botanic Garden at [email protected].—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Read more: Steelers Hit With Alarming New TJ Watt Update Ahead of Penix's first season as the full-time starter, Newton spoke out with some blunt advice for the Falcons' second-year quarterback.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Corporate adoption: Companies allocating funds to Bitcoin signal mainstream acceptance.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Entrée was tantamount to a cosmic signal that one’s achievements — or notoriety — had resonated in the culture.—
Michael Grynbaum,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Though he’s recovered much faster this time, his manager’s frequent refrain in recent weeks has been one of caution.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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There was residual smoke in the aircraft and the situation was declared an emergency out of an abundance of caution, Delta said.—
July 7,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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“Cautioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautioning. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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