as in warns
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 wonders
something extraordinary or surprising
how she manages to drive her car without destroying the neighborhood is a caution
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as in warnings
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 precautions
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 cautions
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Klinger cautions against drinking coffee on an empty stomach, which can irritate the stomach lining and lead to acid reflux or bloating.
—Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
And Place cautions that liquidity and pricing are often less favorable than for gold or silver products, given the smaller market size.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Phillips cautions about drawing too many conclusions about longevity and muscle mass in other stages of life.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Expert Hemant Bhargava cautions taxpayers to treat AI as a translator rather than a decision-maker, emphasizing that consumer AI systems frequently miscalculate liabilities and fail to securely handle highly sensitive financial data.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
But Walgenbach cautions that these products are broad spectrum and take out the good bugs, too.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
However, Wittmann cautions against cramming one’s day planner with novel experiences as a means of seizing (and holding on to) the day.
—Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
While the benefits are clear, the analyst cautions that AI is not a magic wand.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
There have been 42 yellow flags through seven races — the fewest cautions at this point in the season since 2018.
—Nate Ryan, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Other groups are being more cautions.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Sokolowski cautions against both oversaturating and scrubbing too hard, as both can damage paint.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
The frontiers of medicine But these cautions have not stemmed the appetite for the therapies.
—Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
McCurdy cautions against classifying Holiday as a blues singer and pigeonholing her into an age and culture.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
After making up a more than five-second deficit to take the lead, Kirkwood was in front by more than five seconds until two late cautions tightened up the field.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
But Khalifian cautions against diving in too fast.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Klinger cautions against drinking coffee on an empty stomach, which can irritate the stomach lining and lead to acid reflux or bloating.
—Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
And Place cautions that liquidity and pricing are often less favorable than for gold or silver products, given the smaller market size.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Phillips cautions about drawing too many conclusions about longevity and muscle mass in other stages of life.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Expert Hemant Bhargava cautions taxpayers to treat AI as a translator rather than a decision-maker, emphasizing that consumer AI systems frequently miscalculate liabilities and fail to securely handle highly sensitive financial data.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
But Walgenbach cautions that these products are broad spectrum and take out the good bugs, too.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
However, Wittmann cautions against cramming one’s day planner with novel experiences as a means of seizing (and holding on to) the day.
—Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
While the benefits are clear, the analyst cautions that AI is not a magic wand.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Aegerter cautions against planting tomatoes alongside or after other members of the nightshade family, such as eggplant, peppers, or potatoes, as these plants are often susceptible to the same disease.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
There have been 42 yellow flags through seven races — the fewest cautions at this point in the season since 2018.
—Nate Ryan, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Other groups are being more cautions.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Sokolowski cautions against both oversaturating and scrubbing too hard, as both can damage paint.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
The frontiers of medicine But these cautions have not stemmed the appetite for the therapies.
—Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Carr’s comments, which have been intensifying in recent months, could potentially wind up a legal liability, Levin cautions, and raise broader questions about other local TV deals that could follow given the de facto easing of the ownership cap.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
McCurdy cautions against classifying Holiday as a blues singer and pigeonholing her into an age and culture.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
After making up a more than five-second deficit to take the lead, Kirkwood was in front by more than five seconds until two late cautions tightened up the field.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions
Verb
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However, despite the deluge of social media posts from hair transplant recipients, including Huffman, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery warns that many Turkish hair clinics are unlicensed and lack proper medical oversight.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BREW BLUNDER — Coffee expert warns one lazy habit can turn your single-serve machine into a germ trap.—
,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Social media has done wonders to expand the conversation around estrangement and provide analysis, connection, and validation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The natural wonders of the United States of America are indeed a unique asset, and generations of Americans have risen to this calling.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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For Durnell and thousands of others who say Roundup caused their cancers, the Supreme Court’s ruling could determine whether consumers retain the ability to challenge product safety warnings in court.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The workforce warnings, in particular, are getting louder, with a mix of smart alerts and a cacophony of cliches.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Dubious precautions Mounting interest in the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs has led to a rise in psychedelic retreats around the world.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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But like any other countertop appliance, air fryers come with their own learning curve and important safety precautions.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The young science aficionado decided to develop EYEVA, a device that looks like a visor and alerts the wearer when their eye begins to wander.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pronto and Snabbit have an SOS button within the app that alerts area supervisors in case of emergency.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rationalists like Jefferson, for example, believed in a creator but rejected biblical miracles and Jesus’ divinity.—
Thomas Tweed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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And the miracles of scientific discovery within that universe.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The white mailbox out front advises that deliveries should go to the house next door.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Festival season is upon us, with four long-running events returning this weekend to Cupertino, San Jose and Half Moon Bay for fans of culture, music and mechanical marvels.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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