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

For example, if an index is rising but fewer stocks are participating, that could be a warning sign—not necessarily that a crash is imminent, but that caution and closer risk management may be warranted. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

But Kim's message is a warning sign that the ground is shifting, even among a voting bloc that has backed Trump since early in his first presidential run. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 July 2026

Pain, numbness or tingling that radiates from the neck or back into the arm or hand, the Mayo Clinic warning sign for a herniated disc affecting upper-extremity strength. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

After establishing a baseline, 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, 23 July 2026

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