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
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Shortstop JuJu Monroe-Truitt made two heads-up plays with forceouts by throwing the ball to third baseman Sebastian Valadez to help out Soto.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 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.
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Glenn Graham,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2023
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Noun
Thanks to the heads-up from her boss, only Patty García had time to gather enough signatures to get on the ballot for the Democratic primary.
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Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Shortstop JuJu Monroe-Truitt made two heads-up plays with forceouts by throwing the ball to third baseman Sebastian Valadez to help out Soto.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Adjective
Every year, Michigan homeowners get a heads-up on how much their property taxes could be going up.
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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.
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Glenn Graham,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads-up
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Topical hormone treatments like vaginal estrogen, from which the FDA recently removed a warning label, are becoming commonplace.
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This will be elevated to an extreme heat warning by Monday or Tuesday, and cooling centers will be opened.
Adjective
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Not only is the water less aesthetically pleasing, but Abrams is wary of it.
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Stiff opposition certainly will emerge, and cost-of-living worries have the public wary of being charged more for anything, but the new revenue is for popular spending targets.
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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As children spend more time at home during summer break, experts want parents to be mindful of proper gun storage and safety practices to keep their families safe.
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Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
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The spokesperson noted that labor inspections of working conditions have increased and encouraged houses to remain vigilant and fully compliant with regulations.
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Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
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Cruz is alluring and watchful, while Norton turns out to be the film’s secret weapon.
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Finally, employees who feel like their benefits work for them are often more engaged and less likely to leave.
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One came from JaYoung Kim, a high school English teacher who, over 15 years in the classroom, had seen her students become less engaged and have more social-emotional issues.
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Jeremy is observant, jovial, and finds the Sinclairs’ world fascinating.
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In conversation and on the page, Hockney was a witty, observant, and often contrarian scholar of art, offering exuberant opinions on the likes of Turner, Constable, Ingres, Caravaggio, Van Gogh, Bacon, and Warhol.
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-up. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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