as in safeguards
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 precautions
Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Both agree more safety precautions need to be in place after what happened to Kearns.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
In the face of heavy rain, these precautions can make a significant difference in ensuring your safety on the road.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Patients are also advised to call ahead before visiting a doctor’s office or emergency room so providers can take precautions to prevent additional exposure.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
In short, yes, slow cookers are safe, so long as certain safety precautions are followed.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Motorists are urged to take proper precautions, avoid unnecessary travel, and equip vehicles with emergency supplies.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
People should still take precautions when traveling today, Wilson said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Many others show clear signs of precautions against the danger involved in missile production – buildings are surrounded by tall dirt and concrete berms, a safety measure against the risk of explosions.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precautions
safeguards
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Implementing a robust and efficient system, with strong safeguards and transparent processes, honors both the Constitution and our own common sense.—
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Concerns grow over Grok's safety and government use The incident raises serious concerns about online privacy, platform security and the safeguards designed to protect minors.—
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“Precautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precautions. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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