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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Acoustic recordings can help scientists detect the presence of bats, but Walker cautions that bat calls from different species may sound the same. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 But a national veterinarians’ group cautions people against taking home a breed just because their favorite singer — or football player — has one. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Even diet ginger ale isn't necessarily a free pass, cautions Jaelin. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 While external advice is often beneficial, the article cautions against over-reliance on AI, advocating for diverse input. — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 However, interior designer Mikel Welch cautions against rounded bullnose edges. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 But Montgomery cautions against overdoing it with vinegar as a weed control method. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026 Williams cautions that a person’s role can change as evidence develops. — Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Ryan Marino, the standards development and research manager for the Tile Council of North America, cautions homeowners to stay away from strong acidic cleaners. — Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

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However, some late cautions erased much of Kirkwood's work, and presented a golden opportunity to Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard. — Matt Reigle , Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 There were 23 routes that were not passable and another 19 identified that had cautions, McDermott said. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Even with the caveats and cautions, the town of Palm Beach considers AI advances in policing to be critical. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026 Allowing Turf to Grow Up to the Tree Seymour cautions against allowing grass to grow all the way to the base of the tree. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions

Verb

Trump inauguration pastor warns Christians in Dearborn are 'afraid to talk about Christ'.

— , FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
But like Jim Cramer, Bank of America warns investors against letting the courtroom drama overshadow the long-term opportunity.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of warns

Noun

People who have used Apple’s anti-nausea dots have reported that the feature works wonders in reducing motion sickness.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
From cascading waterfalls to snowcapped mountains to dense forests, these natural wonders cause visitors to stop in their tracks in every season.

— Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of wonders

Noun

France is again under moderate wind or severe thunderstorm warnings, and another round of extreme weather is likely across Western Europe.

— Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
On Monday, shortly after authorities began downgrading some mandatory evacuation orders to warnings around Somersett, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said people were already venturing too far into dangerous wildlands.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of warnings

Noun

Take these precautions during water activities Swimmers, particularly those in southern states and warm coastal waters, should expect a minimal risk of contracting a pathogen in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, brackish waters and hot springs.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated the reopening on Monday morning, and her administration outlined precautions to beat back the outbreak.

— Abraham Tellez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of precautions

Verb

Liu signed up to a mailing list that alerts subscribers about rare bird sightings in Southern California.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Choosing something positive to notice alerts her to its presence all around her—and makes the day more likely to be a happy one.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

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Hundreds of puppets had to be created, and fitting characters like the Smiling Friends that were clearly designed for 2D animation into 3D spaces required some fabrication miracles.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026
No one is expecting miracles this season, even with hundreds of millions of pounds worth of new players in the team.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of miracles

Noun

These detectors are modern marvels in their own right and represent the culmination of a long heritage of new technology that enables new discoveries.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
New Yorkers, for one, will be a short overnight hop away from the history and modern marvels of Valencia on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, where previously a transfer was required.

— Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

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