as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
thanks for the heads-up about the upcoming visit from the corporate big shots
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Recent Examples of heads-up
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2023
With Spalding still trailing by two with one minute left, Lamothe helped make the difference with a heads-up play.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2023
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
So consider this just a heads-up for anyone who feels otherwise and has stuck with the show despite it all.
—Nina Metz, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Every year, Michigan homeowners get a heads-up on how much their property taxes could be going up.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2023
With Spalding still trailing by two with one minute left, Lamothe helped make the difference with a heads-up play.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2023
Adjective
Just a heads-up, though, stuff sells out super fast, so overthinking is not your friend here.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
So consider this just a heads-up for anyone who feels otherwise and has stuck with the show despite it all.
—Nina Metz, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads-up
Noun
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The warning is in effect until 12:45 a.m. What to do as threat of lightning approaches?—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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While major plot developments have been withheld to preserve the viewing experience, the network has requested spoiler warnings on all reviews.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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At the time, the world was not aware of the impact of HIV.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The federal police document said Bolsonaro was both aware of the scheme and its main beneficiary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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But despite that backing, most Americans are wary of the consequences.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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But even those vendors that are likely to still be in the mix remain wary.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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Lightweight forms of polymorphism can also be applied to IoT cybersecurity, rotating communication protocols and encryption keys, enhancing resilience and being mindful of resources simultaneously.—
Carlo Tortora Brayda,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Bitcoin’s Future Depends on the Integrity of Its Movement If Bitcoin serves as a tool for liberation, its developers, advocates, and holders face an ongoing responsibility to remain vigilant.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The shark vanished after the attack, and swimmers in the area are advised to remain vigilant.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The official synopsis for the season, as per Hulu, reads: Glamorous singles live in a beautiful villa under the watchful gaze of the audience at home, who have the power to decide who stays and who goes.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Though the maneuver took place under the watchful gaze of ground control, the satellites aligned and maintained their relative positions, down to a single millimeter, autonomously.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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His envoy Steve Witkoff remains engaged on the issue.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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Employees who see their input shaping real change are far more likely to remain engaged and loyal.—
Pete First,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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His son, more attentive than him, more observant than even his wife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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Carmichael is an entertaining and observant narrator of his own story, and, ultimately, even jokes about Pop-Tarts or Donald Trump or blowjobs are suggestive reflections of the comedian who tells them.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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