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
Tesla owners are being urged to take precautions to protect themselves amid a recent spate of vandalism against the vehicles across the United States.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In Georgia, tegus can be trapped or killed on private property with the landowner’s permission and using legal methods under local ordinances, animal cruelty laws, and safety precautions.
—Cheryl McCloud, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
People who could have been exposed and have symptoms should call their health care provider before coming in, so the provider can take precautions to avoid exposing others.
—Meg Wingerter, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Here are various uses for kitty litter, safety precautions to consider, and tips for deciding when to use kitty litter over other options.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Similar precautions are already in place at Rancho Seco Lake in southeast Sacramento County, where the Sacramento Municipal Utility District enacted emergency rules late last month.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, take all necessary health and safety precautions to avoid injury to yourself or your property.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
In Georgia, tegus can be trapped or killed on private property with the landowner’s permission and using legal methods under local ordinances, animal cruelty laws, and safety precautions.
—Cheryl McCloud, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
People who could have been exposed and have symptoms should call their health care provider before coming in, so the provider can take precautions to avoid exposing others.
—Meg Wingerter, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Here are various uses for kitty litter, safety precautions to consider, and tips for deciding when to use kitty litter over other options.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Similar precautions are already in place at Rancho Seco Lake in southeast Sacramento County, where the Sacramento Municipal Utility District enacted emergency rules late last month.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Otherwise, take all necessary health and safety precautions to avoid injury to yourself or your property.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Precautions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precautions. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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