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
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Protect kids, whose skin is especially sensitive to UV damage Be cautious around water and sand, which reflect UV rays and increase exposure Check the UV index in your area for real-time guidance on sun safety To see the entire 2025 Annual Guide to Sunscreens report, click here.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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While there's no way to know who will have a reaction to the stings, Suiter says that anyone who carries an Epipen for other stinging insects should be exceptionally cautious.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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This thing is razor sharp though, be careful when using it in the backcountry.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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Momentum is a real thing within the postseason, and if the Thunder aren't careful, Minnesota could sneak back into this matchup.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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While some swear by the cleaning product for disinfecting their dishwasher, others may be wary and opt for something different.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Those in disaster-prone states, such as Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) in Florida, hold a pessimistic view of FEMA and are wary of affording it greater power.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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“Circumspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumspect. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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