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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
ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Wind speed All storms have bursts of strong winds, but 58 mph is the key threshold for a severe thunderstorm warning.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
In response to the lawsuit, a government lawyer argued that forcing USCIS to lift the pause on Al Ghoula’s application and others like it could result in swift denials, warning that the applications would probably be rejected because security vetting is incomplete.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Authorities have deployed thousands of police officers to protect workers following intelligence warnings of possible attacks.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Wind speed All storms have bursts of strong winds, but 58 mph is the key threshold for a severe thunderstorm warning.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
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 same economy that has spent only two of the past 200 months in contraction is now staring down a hot war in the Persian Gulf, a fracturing trade system, and a Chinese president warning of moral as well as geopolitical collapse.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
In response to the lawsuit, a government lawyer argued that forcing USCIS to lift the pause on Al Ghoula’s application and others like it could result in swift denials, warning that the applications would probably be rejected because security vetting is incomplete.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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The park is urging any visitors to use caution while visiting as crews work to make repairs.—
Terra Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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But some of the variances were relatively small, and far from evidence of excessive caution, slightly conservative forecasts like these are a best fiscal practice.—
Marc Joffe,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the backdrop of the iconic Hollywood sign, the mood for the annual Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Awards is celebratory.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nearby, speakers took turns describing a conflict that has stretched across presidencies with little sign of easing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Two weeks ago, Allbirds was a cautionary tale.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Mann’s eyes, the South African government’s disastrous bid for absolute political power is a cautionary tale with particular resonance today.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the same time, the dispatcher works on alerting one of the 17 closest fire stations.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Police lights peek in through the windows, and Cal is arrested, with Nate having assisted authorities by alerting them to both his location and proof his past misdeeds.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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More than a forewarning, the project is an open invitation into the Texan’s sonic world, drawing on elements from an array of genres.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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According to Davidson, the BAFTAs did give the crowd some forewarning about his tics.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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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Now, experts who say thousands could be impacted are advising what patients should do immediately.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Japan’s trade chief was given a rebuke for making comments related to monetary policy, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advising him to steer clear of such topics in the future.—
Yoshiaki Nohara,
Bloomberg,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tornado sirens, cell phone alerts, high winds and pounding rain woke up Michigan residents as severe weather pushed through the state overnight Tuesday.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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