caution
noun
alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness.
cautions
Example Sentences
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Dr. Seema Yasmin, an educator, author and clinical assistant professor at Stanford University, cautions users.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
In a phone interview, Paul Staniland, a political scientist at the University of Chicago, cautions against overestimating the effect of public opinion surveys on U.S. foreign policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
But she cautions not everything on social media is reliable.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
One of the researchers cautions against viewing screen time as entirely harmful and says the goal should be to balance physical activity with screen use that encourages active thinking.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
“I hope you know what you’re doing,” Mustafa cautions, wiping sweat off his brow.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
