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 The newest order nevertheless comes with an important caveat. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Therein lies the caveat to the thinking that higher rates demand lower present valuations on equities. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 The answers are in line with the opinion of experts, including the caveats, knocking back Kennedy’s suggestion that AI would immediately play into his dangerous views. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 Some Important Caveats The study had important caveats, however. — Currie Engel, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caveat
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  1. warning
  2. caution
Noun
  • Crash reported on northbound I-635 A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 from Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 to Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.
    — Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The warning is for Northern Jackson and Southern Jackson as well as Avery, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Graham and Macon counties.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of warning
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  • The result is a power train that feels beautifully matched to the car’s available grip and suspension tuning, creating a sense of balance that encourages exploration rather than caution.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Energy is where the tension between optimism and caution remains sharpest.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Caveat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveat. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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