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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They’re known for opening their mouths to show a white interior as a warning sign.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Ousmane Dembele is the warning sign.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Finally, another warning sign is when people online create backup accounts.
—Sharlette A. Kellum, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
The recently drop served as a potential warning sign.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Ousmane Dembele is the warning sign.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Finally, another warning sign is when people online create backup accounts.
—Sharlette A. Kellum, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
The recently drop served as a potential warning sign.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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