Thesaurus results for PRECAUTION

precaution

noun

pri-ˈkȯ-shən

Definition of precaution

as in safeguard

a measure taken to preclude loss or injury as parents of young children, they have taken the usual precaution of locking up their household cleansers

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Recent Examples of precaution Panama’s main international airport was temporarily closed as a precaution and flights were diverted to other airports before operations resumed later in the day, the civil aviation authority said. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026 After her death, the security service changed the locks, Klitschko said, and storage units containing designer clothing and accessories Panettiere had worn at public appearances were moved as a precaution. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026 Officials say taking these precautions can help prevent crashes and save lives. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 People who use the assistant should configure permissions carefully, though as Aten’s experience suggests, that precaution only goes so far. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precaution

Recent Examples of Synonyms for precaution

Noun

But Howard club tennis players say safeguards should already be in place to prevent incidents like this.

— Ashley Paul, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
The issue is reshaping the governor’s race, as Republican Joe Lombardo and Democrat Aaron Ford spar over development, tax breaks and safeguards for electricity bills and water supplies.

— Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of safeguard

Noun

In addition to making anti-vaccine comments, Kennedy also downplayed pediatric deaths related to measles and touted false cures and preventives, such as the use of vitamin A.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Padlocks, sickles and other objects made of iron, a metal said to possess anti-demonic powers, were stashed in the grave as preventives.

— Franz Lidz, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023

Definition of preventive

Noun

Members sign up to a set of guidelines around victim protection, attend events and host seminars.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Instead, revenue protection mode—according to the DOJ—prioritized maintaining revenue by leasing fewer apartments at higher prices.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of protection

Noun

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