WARN Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

warn

verb

ˈwȯrn

Definition of warn

as in to alert

to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk the lifeguard warned the boys that if they continued playing so rough, someone was sure to get hurt

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imperil

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Recent Examples of warn Without the funds, district leaders warned school districts would have to make massive cuts to teaching staff, extracurricular programs and school safety. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 Analysts are warning that a strong Democratic showing in today’s midterms could drag down markets as investors brace for tougher tech oversight and tenser fiscal negotiations. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Officials at Caltrain and AC Transit are also warning about potential service cuts. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Sey argues that the invasive examinations opponents warn about aren't happening in those states. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warn

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But recently, her landlord alerted tenants that a new apartment would be built over their garages, eliminating parking during one to two years of construction and possibly beyond.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Fulton County operates its own legitimate text notification system, known as FALCON, which can alert voters to actual polling-place changes.

— Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of alert

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Residents were also advised to install window screens and chimney caps, secure exterior doors and avoid leaving unscreened windows open, particularly while sleeping.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Someone in contact with Walter, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to comment, advised me to wait and see if a Formula One deal actually materializes and, if so, for what value.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

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