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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As Gottschalk cautions, the smart play is to enjoy the convenience while staying conscious of how those digital nudges shape what ends up in your cart. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cautions

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The doctors’ group, Protect Young Fans, warns of the potential health risks posed by highly caffeinated drinks like Monster Energy, particularly to children and adolescents, citing a growing body of scientific research across the medical spectrum.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
This comes on top of the area already receiving nine to 15 inches of rain as the weather service warns people not to drive in the hazardous conditions.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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Those hopes are long gone, but a good month would do wonders for Toronto’s wild-card hopes.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Another novel where the author explores how to cultivate the mind, body, home, and social circle in order to propagate creativity, and wonders what happens when any or all elements become fallow or diseased.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of wonders

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

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Death of the Pastor’s Wife Netflix’s latest docuseries opens in April 2024, when Mica Miller alerts authorities of her plans to take her life and asks them to inform her family of her whereabouts.

— Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026
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

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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

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Albana Vrioni, advises growth-stage companies on governance, investor relations, and transformation.

— Albana Vrioni, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Some investors may be tempted to shift entirely away from bonds to cash, but McCarron advises against it since cash doesn't beat inflation.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of advises

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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