heads-ups

plural of heads-up

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Recent Examples of heads-ups And after CLEAResult fired Darlington in 2017, the brothers began bribing CLEAResult employee Peter Marra — sending him cash and gift cards for special favors like getting heads-ups on inspections and audits. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026 Roeling said there are group chats between him and his counterparts around the league to ask questions and provide tips or heads-ups regarding the visa and immigration process. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads-ups
Noun
  • Flood warnings are still active around the White River and Wabash River, due to past rain.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Residents fled in panic as tsunami warnings were issued and later lifted.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This novel legal approach, likened to a polluting factory, argues that AI chatbots cause mental harm, provide uncertified advice, and undermine public health and safety.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Iran remains heavily invested in providing the Houthis with expertise and intelligence, according to a Gulf source, while in turn the Houthis provide advice to Iraqi militia.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Heads-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-ups. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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