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
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Twice in the first half, Mahomes threw wayward backward passes (laterals) to Isiah Pacheco as a safety valve, and Mahomes had to recover one of the loose balls by himself in an amazing heads-up play.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 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
However, the families of the deceased claim they were left out of the loop and had no heads-up regarding any plans for a memorial.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Twice in the first half, Mahomes threw wayward backward passes (laterals) to Isiah Pacheco as a safety valve, and Mahomes had to recover one of the loose balls by himself in an amazing heads-up play.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads-up
Noun
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Here there’s no warning, no provocation.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The docuseries also included an allegation that Michaels was aware of the administration of caffeine pills to contestants — claims that Michaels quickly and vigorously denied.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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Without nerve sensation, the patients weren’t aware of festering ulcers and infections, which therefore went untreated until amputation was the only option.—
Carrie Arnold,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The producer is wary, however, of the current financial and sociopolitical moment in Europe and the rest of the world.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Film distributors and foreign TV networks are increasingly wary of buying Israeli shows.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kelly’s point is that while investors are mindful of the basic math, the problem is going to unfold over a long period of time.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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These free classes focus on mindful movement, mindful breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As of now, no illnesses related to this recall have been reported, but Publix encourages customers to remain vigilant.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, the need to be vigilant about our bodies, our minds, and our spirits, our overall well-being, is greater than ever.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Their watchful eyes and swift response can make all the difference in a water emergency.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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His Emmys keep a watchful eye from beside his TV.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Employees stay engaged longer, teams navigate setbacks smoothly and leaders make stronger decisions under pressure.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The couple became engaged in August.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As highly observant creatures, cats tend to choose their favorites based on compatibility.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Not everyone in the crowd is equally observant.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-up. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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