as in warnings
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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Noun
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Currently, gourmands with celiac disease or with food allergies wanting to dine out are reliant on accurate menus listings or verbal warnings from staff to discern which dishes are safe.—
Shirl Leigh
January 14,
New Atlas,
14 Jan. 2026 -
For the first 60 days, drivers caught speeding by the cameras will receive warnings.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest hacks, expert advice, and more!—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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For more information on what ICE can or can't do at businesses and organizations, as well as advice for employees, click here.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Heads-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-ups. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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