heads-ups

plural of heads-up

Example Sentences

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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
  • Though most attacks are warnings, some bears may attack humans as prey, according to the National Park Service.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
  • The quake struck Tuesday afternoon in Kumamoto prefecture on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu at a relatively shallow depth of 6 miles, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuation from coastal areas.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • This basic primer avoids specific military tactics, instead offering general advice for non-military personnel.
    Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Some studies of earlier versions of AI programs have found problematic health advice.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

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“Heads-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-ups. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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