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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
Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
Milwaukee River near Cedarburg: Flood warning in effect until Thursday evening.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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
Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Even the mainstream media is warning users away from RCS, leaving Google with some thinking to do.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
By the end of July, The Wall Street Journal and CNN reported that Trump had received a warning from Attorney General Pam Bondi that his name appeared in Epstein's criminal investigation files.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
Milwaukee River near Cedarburg: Flood warning in effect until Thursday evening.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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
Your local television forecast, weather App, and warning information depends on government satellites, radars, models, observations, and personnel.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Even the mainstream media is warning users away from RCS, leaving Google with some thinking to do.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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Stylistically, many of the tactical principles set out by Kompany remain, albeit employed with more caution.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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On Saturday, Sterling had a humorous bit of advice for Yankees manager Aaron Boone, one which came off as a caution of sorts: Don't put Williams on the mound in an important spot.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The two were not wealthy, but were driving a Hyundai Grandeur, a car that was considered a sign of wealth at the time.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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It will be closely monitored for signs that the two leaders could take steps toward a peace deal or ceasefire.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Researchers are even starting to get more forewarnings about volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
4 July 2025
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With PulteGroup leading off this earnings report season, their negative comments could be a forewarning of more reality adjustments ahead.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes,
26 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Cargill fled, running a red light and traveling through a neighborhood at a high speed, according to the release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025
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The ultra-portable Red Light Face Wand uses near-infrared and red light LEDs to stimulate collagen, reduce fine lines and improve tone and texture.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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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Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The asylum has gone into high alert, and Thornhill sneaks into Tyler’s dungeon amid the chaos to free him.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 9:47 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 9:52 p.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Know the red flags: Understand the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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If there are enough red flags for ATTR-CM, the provider will likely order additional testing.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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