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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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
That some antidepressants in the US have warnings of homicidal ideation, however, is not true, according to experts interviewed for this story.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 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
Abreanna Blose, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Doctors ended up warning the family that Gallagher might lose her leg or even her life to the illness, the paper noted.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Tropical storm warnings are in place along the west coast of Baja California Sur from Puerto Cortes to Punta Eugenia.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
That some antidepressants in the US have warnings of homicidal ideation, however, is not true, according to experts interviewed for this story.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 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
The Better Business Bureau is warning of a resurgence in pet scams.
—Abreanna Blose, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Doctors ended up warning the family that Gallagher might lose her leg or even her life to the illness, the paper noted.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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The incident response was out of an abundance of caution, according to Phoenix police spokesperson Sgt.—
Stacey Barchenger,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the surgery involves cutting away thin layers of the skin until there are no signs of cancer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The final stage would be that if the user seems entrenched in the delusion and won’t let go of it, a notable and cautionary report to the AI maker might be necessitated (for reporting of user prompts, see my coverage at the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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At that event, held at the Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton, DeSantis stood alongside Ingoglia and cast the county as a cautionary tale of runaway government.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nolan also praised Keighley for alerting filmmakers and major studios to the existential threat faced by the traditional film medium in the face of digital production.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Burton, who plays Jason Morgan on General Hospital, had previously posted a warning on social media to his followers, alerting them to the dangers of similar scams.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Researchers are even starting to get more forewarnings about volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
4 July 2025
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American reconnaissance flights over eastern Europe, for example, have offered Kyiv otherwise unattainable forewarning on Russian activity and assistance in targeting.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Oxygen emits either a greenish-yellow light (the most familiar color of the aurora) or a red light; nitrogen generally gives off a blue light.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Silverdale, Washington, a BMW owner discovered his dashcam had captured a mechanic doing 113 mph on public roads, blowing through red lights, blasting music and treating the vehicle like his personal race car.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 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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Since leaving the Senate in 2021, Gardner has remained active in public policy and industry advocacy, advising organizations across sectors including clean energy, healthcare and aerospace.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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What to Know On Tuesday afternoon, the NWS office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued a beach hazards statement for more than 100 miles of lakeshore along Michigan's western coast, advising people to stay out of the water and off of piers.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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