warning sign

noun

: something which shows that something else will happen

Falling prices may be a warning sign of a recession.

Examples of warning sign in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Economists watch this figure closely because a significant loss at hotels and restaurants could be an early warning sign of a shift in consumer spending. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Use Of Unsanctioned, Unvetted Tools One warning sign is when teams are using AI tools that nobody outside their team knows about or has vetted. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

And Waddle never re-emerged, a massive warning sign for the most important skill-position weapon on Denver’s roster. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

After establishing a baseline over seven nights, the watch will notify you if any stat deviates from the norm, which could be a warning sign of a potential illness. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for warning sign

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