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

Advertisement Advertisement Not too long ago, Tesla’s struggles would have been seen as a warning sign for broader EV takeup—and the push for decarbonizing transportation more broadly. —Justin Worland, Time, 25 Apr. 2025

Bank of America in December flashed a warning sign on the S & P 500′s valuation , saying its price to book ratio had then topped its previous high from March 2000 during the dotcom bubble. —Pia Singh, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025

During the Great Resignation, Gen X departures increased by 37% compared to previous years—a warning sign that even this traditionally stable generation will seek better opportunities if undervalued. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025

The union’s parking lot contains a warning sign that non-union cars, such as those built in Mexico, will be towed. —Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025

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