warning sign

noun

: something which shows that something else will happen
Falling prices may be a warning sign of a recession.

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For instance, a minor error can lead to the wrong medication dosage recommendation or overlooking a warning sign it was trained to catch, all while still passing every test. Akash Pugalia, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 There's no negative divergence to point to either, RSI has kept pace with price as the stock has made higher highs, rather than fading while the stock pushes upward, which is usually the first warning sign that a trend is running out of gas. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Enzo Fernandez then forced a save from Jordan Pickford, a warning sign of the space England were leaving, and promptly equalised from a similar long-distance strike in the 85th minute. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 15 July 2026 This is a serious warning sign because sleep can lead to death. Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for warning sign

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“Warning sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warning%20sign. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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