as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
she has a reputation for being quiet and circumspect in investigating charges of child abuse
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Recent Examples of circumspect
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett appeared by their questions more circumspect about their positions on the case.
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
Even those who are more circumspect on gold’s prospects after its runup do not expect the price to go down anytime soon.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Douthat has been circumspect about the issue in a way that MAGA Republicans are not.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
So the commentary this time has been more circumspect.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
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Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
Even those who are more circumspect on gold’s prospects after its runup do not expect the price to go down anytime soon.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
Douthat has been circumspect about the issue in a way that MAGA Republicans are not.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
So the commentary this time has been more circumspect.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for circumspect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumspect
Adjective
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Teams tend to be especially cautious with injuries this time of year.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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With such long-term uncertainty, customers are rightly cautious about parting with their money.—
Jo Causon,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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However, later in the day, be careful about jumping to conclusions when dealing with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The takeaway: Be careful about triggering too many credit inquiries.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Be wary of anyone who claims to be an insurance specialist that is not from your insurance company or was not sent by your insurance company.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Also be wary of landlords who are out of the country.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Circumspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumspect. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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