caveat

noun

Definition of caveatnext
as in warning
formal something (such as a piece of advice) that should be remembered when one is doing or thinking about something Her stock tips always came with a caveat: that the market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.

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Recent Examples of caveat Various caveats are warranted, especially for causal observers. — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Investment group Ram West Capital ultimately struck a deal to buy the property as part of the residential development with the caveat that the historic home be kept intact. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 While wool is rapidly gaining popularity among denim mills, cashmere is quietly making inroads—albeit with some caveats. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Overall, consumers’ reported feelings of joy rose alongside their income levels, with a caveat. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caveat
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  1. warning
  2. caution
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  • Less pleading and more of a warning, Beyoncé’s version of the beloved hit features different lyrics and an introduction that directly references the original track.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The letter adds to a growing chorus of warnings about the dangers associated with advanced AI and comes shortly after a series of high-profile incidents in which flagship models tested by Anthropic and OpenAI breached testing safeguards.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of warning
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  • Tyson Foods said consumer caution around discretionary spending has created a more challenging food service demand environment.
    — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers are advised to stay aware of their surroundings, avoid displaying signs of wealth and use caution at night, particularly at beaches, bars, transportation centers and on public transit.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of caution

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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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