precaution
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
An explosive ordnance disposal team was called in to "sweep the vehicle as a precaution," the Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
This precaution against reducing the water temperature is absent from ISO 3103—conspicuously so, in the eyes of some tea aficionados, and particularly Irish ones.
From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2026
Parents were also advised by the school, as a precaution, "to remain alert to any unexpected emails, telephone calls or other communications which refer to you, your child or their school."
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Most companies refinance large obligations 18 to 24 months in advance as a precaution, whittling down the amount of debt coming due in that time frame.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
But Úrsula, just to be safe, took the precaution of isolating Rebeca from the other children.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
![]()
“Contact your local mosquito control program — they can give you very specific precautions to take,” Markowski says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
However, that improvement in recognizing watch areas did not lead to greater concern about the potential danger or stronger intentions to take safety precautions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
The family had already taken precautions to protect Magnolia from infection.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Yet Americans are approaching that election with increasingly different assessments of the institutions charged with protecting them, even as their own precautions suggest a broadly shared sense of vulnerability.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
“You were listening in health class when they talked about precautions, right?” he asked.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing precaution
Power Prefix: pre-
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Bush's Address on 9/11
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Women in Aviation," Vocabulary from the informational text
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word