Synonyms for precautionary
pre·cau·tion·a·ry

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1. precautionary, precautionaladjective

   taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure

   "gave precautionary advice"; "I would take precautionary steps to keep him away"

   Synonyms:
   precautional

   Antonyms:
   permissive

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1. precautionaryadjective

   Synonyms:
   provident

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1. List of paraphrases for "precautionary":

   precaution, preventive, caution, cautionary, cautious, preventative, prudent, prudential, prevention, interim, conservatory, pre-emptive, preemptive, careful, protective

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1. Carl Smith:

   I hope it does not disrupt it. We have taken precautionary measures to address the potential impact that we may encounter.

2. Shell Oil Co:

   Shell has initiated efforts to reduce non-essential personnel on some offshore assets as a precautionary measure in addition to normal preparations for heavy weather.

3. The EPA:

   Navajo officials have reacted quickly, assessing their well fields and drinking and irrigation water intake systems and issuing a precautionary 'do not use' public service announcement regarding water from potentially impacted sources.

4. Manchester Airport:

   A precautionary evacuation is taking place while further investigations take place.

5. Nizar Anwar:

   The security committee has decided to impose a curfew on all parts of Aden from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m., this is a precautionary measure to deny armed elements freedom of movement.