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Recent Examples of cautiously
But because the racing league is involved, AMC needs to step cautiously.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
That’s left some companies to advance a philosophy of innovating as quickly as possible, while others have moved more cautiously, mindful of potential social harms.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Still, the Giants are proceeding cautiously.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
According to the department’s emergency police vehicle operations procedure, officers are required to approach intersections cautiously.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Asked about whether the wind felt serious enough to stop the show, the pair were cautiously optimistic.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The change resulted in an opening segment that ran for 85 minutes under green as drivers cautiously raced well below their maximum speeds to achieve optimum mileage.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
For now, the two cubs are still adjusting — one boldly, one cautiously — to the world outside their den.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Video shows officers cautiously approaching the alligator before grabbing it by the snout and taping its mouth shut to secure it.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
That’s left some companies to advance a philosophy of innovating as quickly as possible, while others have moved more cautiously, mindful of potential social harms.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Still, the Giants are proceeding cautiously.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
According to the department’s emergency police vehicle operations procedure, officers are required to approach intersections cautiously.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Asked about whether the wind felt serious enough to stop the show, the pair were cautiously optimistic.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The change resulted in an opening segment that ran for 85 minutes under green as drivers cautiously raced well below their maximum speeds to achieve optimum mileage.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
For now, the two cubs are still adjusting — one boldly, one cautiously — to the world outside their den.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Video shows officers cautiously approaching the alligator before grabbing it by the snout and taping its mouth shut to secure it.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautiously
Adverb
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The idea of food apartheid forces us to zoom out and consider how many systems are deliberately built to work against certain consumers based on race and geography.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Finally, a second staffer laid a towel over the jerseys, tamped it down a little more, and the two of them carefully slid the slab on top, the two metal latches closing without any effort.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 17 years after his death, the Michael Jackson brand is more carefully curated than ever.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But the device did start to heat up around the eight minute mark and the results started slowly coming in.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over the last 15 years, countries including Canada and Ireland have slowly built up animation hubs, aided by their local talent and lucrative production incentives specific to animation and visual effects.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Cautiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cautiously. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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