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
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
When something enters the stomach, nerves send a heads-up to the rest of your gastrointestinal system that something is coming, says Allison Miner, assistant professor of nutrition and food studies at George Mason University.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 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
Not that John gave Carolyn a heads-up.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
When something enters the stomach, nerves send a heads-up to the rest of your gastrointestinal system that something is coming, says Allison Miner, assistant professor of nutrition and food studies at George Mason University.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 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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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Israel later struck the Qasmiyeh bridge near Tyre, giving an hour's warning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Entelis is also aware that, as the network continues to expand its travel programming, audiences in 2026 are looking for escapism.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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In his closing argument, Lanier drew the jury's attention to internal documents showing how top officials at Meta and Google were aware of how its products were causing harm to young people.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be wary of those who push for your cash without offering sufficient collateral or payback plans.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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In comparison, the US has adopted a warier stance towards OpenClaw and other AI tools.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Just be mindful of safety around little ones when carrying boiling water outdoors.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Just five minutes of mindful movement, like gentle stretching or a quick yoga flow, can help lower stress hormones and support your body’s natural anti-inflammatory defenses.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Still, activists remained vigilant.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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New Englanders will still have to stay vigilant.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the senior royals of today still keep a watchful eye on their guests.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sign-toting protesters walked down Colorado Boulevard under the watchful eye of Pasadena police officers on motorcycles.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Progress begins when families speak up and stay engaged.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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But those who have worked with him or presented cases in his court say that outward appearance masks a sharp, deeply engaged jurist with an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also great moments of observant satire in the webs of attraction, class, and power that are carried over from the workplace.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Action is character, and this is a character study paced somewhere between observant and Safdie-level panic attack.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-up. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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