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as in caution
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
she delivered a strict warning that anyone who was caught stealing would be fired
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as in sign
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the ominously darkening sky was a warning that a tornado was approaching
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as in cautionary
serving as or offering a warning
usually gave her trademark warning look when the children were getting out of hand
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as in alerting
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
the lifeguard warned the boys that if they continued playing so rough, someone was sure to get hurt
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Recent Examples of warning
Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Manuel Fernandes’ goal, created by West Ham’s outstanding talisman Jarrod Bowen, was a warning, a knock on the door before the hosts blew United’s house down.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Scott Sonner, Star Tribune, 27 July 2021
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
—Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Pinecrest police ends the Facebook post warning other neighbors in the area to stay vigilant, and for potential lawbreakers to stay far away.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In Tehran, a city of nine million people, schools are closed, businesses are shuttered or struggling, and locals are living without a functioning air-raid warning system or public shelters.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Manuel Fernandes’ goal, created by West Ham’s outstanding talisman Jarrod Bowen, was a warning, a knock on the door before the hosts blew United’s house down.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.
—Scott Sonner, Star Tribune, 27 July 2021
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
—Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
Verb
Cybersecurity experts, including cybercrime analysts at the FBI, are warning about residential proxy networks that can be found on many off-brand electronics.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Pinecrest police ends the Facebook post warning other neighbors in the area to stay vigilant, and for potential lawbreakers to stay far away.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the audience, Altman has used this analogy to encourage either acceleration or caution.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just getting to this point, where competing in meaningful games on national television is the norm, is a sign of the culture shift within the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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As the temperamental Moon enters your sign, you’re bolstered to stand up and state your needs without apology.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It is widely viewed as a cautionary tale against patriarchy.—
Alex Gladden,
Oklahoman,
28 Mar. 2026
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For anyone who has ever stared at a mysterious door, hatch, or panel in their home and wondered what was on the other side, Bareilles’ video serves as both entertainment and a cautionary tale.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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About the same time Bowen arrived at his uncle’s, Coral Springs Police Chief Brad Mock was alerting a police department major of city employees’ concerns that Metayer Bowen missed two meetings she was scheduled to attend that morning, according to a probable cause affidavit.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The watchstanders issued a broadcast alerting other boats in the area, and dispatched a 45-foot Coast Guard response boat and a Jayhawk helicopter.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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More than a forewarning, the project is an open invitation into the Texan’s sonic world, drawing on elements from an array of genres.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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According to Davidson, the BAFTAs did give the crowd some forewarning about his tics.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And while the formal rules on travel have relaxed, the admonitory official language is unchanged.—
John Liu,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2023
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Satire has always had an admonitory function, and besides, some people are so obnoxious that a writer has to slow-walk the reader through their awfulness.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2022
Verb
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Raine Group and JPMorgan Chase are advising the league on the matter.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Applicants must also complete a Small Business Development Center onboarding and advising session and demonstrate a business concept with clear future milestones.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The alert will affect the entire region except for upper Bucks County and Lehigh and Northampton counties, where the growing season hasn't started yet.—
Grant Gilmore,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The alert was issued Tuesday and remains in effect through Saturday, April 11, officials said.—
Mark Price
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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