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as in caution
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
she delivered a strict warning that anyone who was caught stealing would be fired
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as in sign
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the ominously darkening sky was a warning that a tornado was approaching
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as in cautionary
serving as or offering a warning
usually gave her trademark warning look when the children were getting out of hand
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as in alerting
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 warning
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Sunday’s gale warning is in effect until Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2025
Scott Sonner, Star Tribune, 27 July 2021
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
—Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Even the mainstream media is warning users away from RCS, leaving Google with some thinking to do.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The warning is in effect until 8:15 p.m. Actions to take when lightning threat is imminent
Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Sunday’s gale warning is in effect until Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.
—Scott Sonner, Star Tribune, 27 July 2021
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
—Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
Verb
Your local television forecast, weather App, and warning information depends on government satellites, radars, models, observations, and personnel.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Even the mainstream media is warning users away from RCS, leaving Google with some thinking to do.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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The central bank’s caution could lead to more conflict between the Fed and the Trump administration.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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Judges do that in an abundance of caution to ensure every potential connection is explored to find jurors without conflicts who can be fair and impartial.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
Noun
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So Like most Taurus signs, Daphne is bullheaded and controlling regarding her three daughters — especially Milly.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Allowing imperfection to show—rather than keeping up appearances—is both a sign of intimacy and a precondition for it.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Barnard, a college affiliated with Columbia, however, sent no forewarning to its community, according to several staff members CNN spoke with.—
Sarah Boxer,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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Clarity and forewarning will reduce anxiety among our guests and help eliminate concern over arbitrary enforcement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Witnesses said that Pelkey was at a red light when Horcasitas pulled up behind him in a Volkswagen.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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On the topic of disparities, Barone said over the last 10 years the numbers show when police use the traffic laws to focus on violations that are killing people like speeding, following too closely, running stop signs or red lights there is little disparity in the data.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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And while the formal rules on travel have relaxed, the admonitory official language is unchanged.—
John Liu,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2023
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Satire has always had an admonitory function, and besides, some people are so obnoxious that a writer has to slow-walk the reader through their awfulness.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2022
Verb
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Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 3:32 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 3:34 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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The alert is for Tarrant, Dallas, Johnson and Ellis counties.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
Noun
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While the Twins would like to demand a large package with how much control Buxton has available, his inability to stay healthy raises some red flags.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Potential buyers could raise red flags about insecure components, open-source vulnerabilities or inadequate standard operating procedures (SOPs).—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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