CAUTIONS Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of caution

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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cautions

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noun

plural of caution

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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all clears

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

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Raiola, the director of sports and entertainment group at PKF O’Connor Davies, cautions that the actual transaction is much more complicated than his calculations suggest. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Mercury and Uranus’ connection cautions you against overthinking this one. — Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 The agency also cautions against organizations demanding payment through methods such as gift cards, wire transfers or cryptocurrency. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Hafley, however, cautions not to read too deep into the team’s first depth chart. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 The company cautions that this timeline is based on a single case and may vary. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 12 Aug. 2026 The team cautions that HECIA does not prescribe one universal habitat design. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 Taylor cautions that aggressive layering that doesn’t consider your specific hair type can remove too much density, while Hannam notes that trying to maintain a lot of length while adding shaggy layers can leave the ends looking stringy. — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026 But Marais cautions that Starship's size and the much more frequent launches that will be needed to deploy the vast constellations would result in an overall increase in the pollution injected into the upper atmosphere. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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Mayo Clinic cautions, however, that antibiotics are not helpful in most cases. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Aug. 2026 And because there are few cautions, there’s an emphasis on green-flag pit stops and the pit crew’s ability to be fast and mistake free. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 July 2026 Despite the cautions, the 39-year-old South Fulton mom had the rare distinction among new parents of getting a full nights rest soon after her son, Asher, was born. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 There were no red cards at the time, but they were introduced (along with the yellow cautions) at the 1970 World Cup as a result of that match. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 There were a track-record 13 cautions in Saturday night's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race won by Justin Allgaier. — CBS News, 13 July 2026 Races can and do end under cautions even if the race organizers try their hardest to avoid it. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 Mercury’s clash with Neptune cautions against placing your faith in the wrong person. — Usa Today, USA Today, 3 June 2026 At the next race, Harvick burned 2,400 calories thanks to a few more cautions. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions

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Pressure is mounting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that global oil stockpiles are dwindling rapidly.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
The manufacturer, Compliant Technologies, warns they should not be used on children, pregnant women or the disabled.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of warns

Noun

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa clashed with the head of state energy company Eskom over the speed of opening the national power grid to private operators, pitting the government’s flagship energy reform against warnings of bondholder shock.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026
In January 2025, the Commissioners Court approved a policy along party lines giving sheriff’s deputies the ability to issue trespass warnings to anyone in violation of the decorum policy.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of warnings

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Louisiana health officials are urging Gulf Coast beachgoers to take precautions amid a surge in infections caused by a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Instead, visitors should take extra precautions like locking vehicles, keeping valuables out of sight and avoiding leaving belongings unattended.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of precautions

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The company’s recently launched self-audit tool alerts departments of searches that may seem unusual compared to the agency’s normal usage, the AJC previously reported.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
This feature alerts drivers when there's a vehicle on either side or approaching from the rear using cameras and radar sensors.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of alerts

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Meloni's office declined to comment about her wardrobe and who advises her on fashion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Silicon Valley advises the Fed Last month, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh appointed Jones to a task force that will inform how the central bank thinks about AI and its effect on the economy.

— Matt Peterson,Kate Rooney, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of advises

Noun

Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on family fun and medical marvels.

— , FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
The man responsible for one of the greatest engineering marvels of his time, the 233-mile aqueduct that gave a semiarid region a world-class city, now admitted responsibility for one of the greatest engineering disasters in American history.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

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