PRECAUTIONARY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

precautionary

adjective

Definition of precautionary

as in preventative

concerned with or serving to keep something from happening prior to the game, we moved the furniture out of the way as a precautionary measure

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Recent Examples of precautionary City officials said the closure is precautionary while South Fulton coordinates with Fulton County public health officials. — CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The school was placed on lockdown as a precautionary safety measure while law enforcement assesses the situation, Fort Worth ISD officials said in a news release. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026 Mason Mount went off injured in the first half yesterday, a substitution Carrick said was precautionary after a kick. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 As an obstetrician/gynecologist familiar with other Lynch risks, Norton also decided to have a precautionary hysterectomy. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 While officials say the measures are purely precautionary and not prompted by structural concerns, preservation experts have questioned whether the potential impact on nearby cultural sites has been fully assessed. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Manager Dave Roberts called the move precautionary and remains confident Ohtani will play Friday versus the Boston Red Sox. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Paros, an island between Mykonos and Santorini, was hit by the wildfire Tuesday, prompting precautionary evacuations in multiple communities. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 But authorities took some precautionary steps, banning holiday camps for children, as Gironde is a popular tourist destination. — Miguel MacIas, NPR, 27 July 2026

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At Tuesday’s meeting, 11 people voiced their distaste for data centers and fought for a preventative measure against them.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026
Taking a few preventative measures during heat waves can help dahlias stay hydrated and upright.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026

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