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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Recent Examples of warn
Experts warned after the measure passed that there would be legal challenges to decide whether existing, more restrictive laws are still legal now that the constitutional amendment is in effect.
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Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, meantime, warned that the Ukraine war could bring Russia and the U.S. into armed conflict.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Bioethicists warn the risks are concerning The emphasis on charging ahead worries many observers.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
With tariffs looming and some (though not all) retailers warning that prices are bound to increase, back-to-school shopping began especially early this year.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
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Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, meantime, warned that the Ukraine war could bring Russia and the U.S. into armed conflict.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Bioethicists warn the risks are concerning The emphasis on charging ahead worries many observers.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
With tariffs looming and some (though not all) retailers warning that prices are bound to increase, back-to-school shopping began especially early this year.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warn
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Customers must agree to keep their delivery area clear of people and pets The Walmart app alerts a customer when their cart reaches the drone delivery weight and volume limits.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Authorities say the investigation began with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited children, which alerted authorities in Contra Costa to suspicious online activity at Vannucci’s home.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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These services include research, analysis, advising, consulting, benchmarking, acquisition matchmaking and video and speaking sponsorships.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Local nonprofit Friends of Cibola NWR also advised boaters to avoid the area in a Facebook post.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Warn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warn. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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