Synonyms of precautionary

precautionary

adjective

as in preventative

concerned with or serving to keep something from happening

prior to the game, we moved the furniture out of the way as a precautionary measure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preventative
• preventive
• prophylactic
• deterring
• blocking
• deterrent
• frustrating
• neutralizing
• baffling
• negating
• nullifying
• retardant
• hampering
• hindering
• impeding
• thwarting
• foiling
• balking
• stalling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• encouraging
• smoothing
• nurturing
• promoting
• easing
• forwarding
• fostering
• abetting
• furthering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precautionary

As of Wednesday, authorities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan had all confirmed the implementation of additional precautionary measures at their borders with Russia, to guard against the possible spread of infectious diseases. — Tucker Reals, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Russian media cited officials saying that nearly 200 people who had been in contact with the woman had been placed under precautionary medical observation. — Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

An aluminum plant near the laboratory instructed staff to wear masks as a precautionary measure. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

In the state of Jalisco, schools were closed Wednesday in 30 municipalities as a precautionary measure. — Mead Gruver, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

He was pinch-hit for in the sixth inning and said after the game that the move was precautionary. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Rapidly depleting oil inventories Saudi Arabia on Friday temporarily closed the East-West pipeline as a precautionary measure following multiple attacks by drones launched from Iraq. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

One lap later, Leclerc crashed out dramatically at Monza’s final corner, causing the race to be suspended and leaving him in need of a precautionary check up at the track’s medical center. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

To achieve these results, the Peruvian central bank (BCRP) combines interest-rate policy with extensive foreign-exchange intervention, large precautionary reserves, sterilization, countercyclical reserve requirements and macroprudential measures. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026