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
Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 3 Feb. 2026
And ahead of Abdul-Mateen’s very first conversation with Kingsley, Cretton loosely tried to give the actor a heads-up to be prepared for some intensity.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
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
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Noun
So Jacksonville, consider this your Valentine’s Day heads-up.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 3 Feb. 2026
And ahead of Abdul-Mateen’s very first conversation with Kingsley, Cretton loosely tried to give the actor a heads-up to be prepared for some intensity.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads-up
Noun
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Local officials echoed state of emergency declarations and issued travel bans while the tens of millions of people under blizzard warnings hunkered down.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The State Department later, relaxed its warning for certain areas.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As the recipient of Gentle Readers’ mail, Miss Manners is all too aware of the deluge of rudeness in the modern world.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Eagan city staff were not aware of any other active data center moratoria in the Twin Cities area; this move is believed to be the first.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Now, Iranians are likely to be wary about taking to the streets again because the Revolutionary Guard has demonstrated its ruthlessness, said Kamran Matin, an expert on Iran at the University of Sussex in southern England.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Disrespecting Cultural Norms When visiting ports of call, be mindful of local customs and etiquette.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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With the conditions as dry as they are expected to be on Friday, no prescribed fires will be burned in Cook County, and residents are being urged to be mindful of fire danger near forest preserves.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Residents are asked to be vigilant and be prepared for a possible evacuation.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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How to avoid stimulus check scams As plans for any forthcoming checks remain unclear, stimulus scams have become so widespread that the IRS has cautioned the public to stay vigilant.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Kool Gatyen Pajock was in a South Sudan hospital while a physiotherapist wrapped bandages around the 18-month-old’s legs under the watchful eye of his grandmother, Nyayual Chuol.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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James played for the Miami Heat for four years under the watchful eye of Riley.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In 2010, just 3% of married or engaged couples had a prenup.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Direct work factors included average workweek hours, employment rate, share of household where no adults work, share of workers leaving vacation time unused, share of engaged workers and idle youth rate.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While most matzo in the United States is made in factories, shmura matzos are baked by observant Jews who use well water to make the dough, roll it out in circles and cook it in a traditional coal oven.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The effect isn’t passively observant but, rather, rigorously formal, embodying Depardon’s own concentrated engagement and demanding the same involvement of viewers.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-up. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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