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
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2025
This is not unlike how outside observers, like hobbyist trackers and space reporters, get a heads-up that something is about to happen.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 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
On Wednesday, ahead of the Boston Red Sox’s series finale against the Houston Astros, Unite Here Local 26 will give Aramark a formal heads-up of a potential strike.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2025
This is not unlike how outside observers, like hobbyist trackers and space reporters, get a heads-up that something is about to happen.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads-up
Noun
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The impact of this early warning was, by all accounts, extraordinary.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Whereas other manufacturers of the same size and in the same categories have focused more on production and less on marketing and media, Sharkey said White Oak was keenly aware of its significance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Scrolling LinkedIn, you are effectively being made aware of all your problems, by people trying to sell you the solution.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But Tai Chin, 75, is wary of needing a goal to sustain him.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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These stave churches are adorned with dragons and other Viking motifs, likely in an effort to attract followers who were wary of Christianity.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The new detour is narrow and trail users are asked to slow down, watch for others and be mindful of the next-door equestrian neighbors.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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Being mindful of edges and seams: Water can seep in and cause peeling over time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Such steps at this stage illustrate how Florida education unions have remained vigilant of the requirements set by a state law in 2023, including recertification.—
Lauren Brensel,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2025
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The most effective approaches for preventing and detecting spoofs and hacks entail always being vigilant.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Designed to push boundaries, this scotch is made from a blend of single malts concocted under the watchful eye of Master Blender Michael Henry.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Rashford took part in a workout with his new team-mates under Flick’s watchful eye.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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This class offers an opportunity to stay active and engaged.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Every piece is thoughtfully designed with the feedback and support of the incredible, highly engaged community that’s been with me from the start.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to the departments and agencies involved in the case, the sheriff’s office thanked the observant individual who reached out to law enforcement upon the discovery of the remains.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The biggest issue was not whether a Jew could win votes but how an observant Jew would handle the demanding job of being vice president.—
Nathan Diament,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-up. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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