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 When handling food, there are several important precautions that will help reduce the spread of Salmonella. — Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 The sheriff's office urged people to take precautions when starting a vehicle during maintenance or repairs. — Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026 One week into trial, Meta agreed to a settlement that would require them to pay up to a $17 billion penalty, as well as enact a handful of safety precautions for accountholders 17 and under. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026 The Royals took the precaution as Massey deals with concussion symptoms. — Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precaution

Recent Examples of Synonyms for precaution

Noun

Meta agreed to a landmark settlement worth up to $17 billion, promising new safeguards on Facebook and Instagram after states alleged that the platforms were engineered to addict and harm kids.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Milanesi agrees safeguards should be in place, but isn’t convinced AI replacing humans on spreadsheets is necessarily inviting a higher risk of error.

— Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 28 Aug. 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

The approach can provide thermal protection without pumps or circulating coolant.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
As a result, many drivers opt for uninsured motorist coverage for additional financial protection, which can increase insurance costs.

— McKynzie Steward, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of protection

Noun

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