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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
Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Historically, the military communications and missile-warning networks have used a handful of large, expensive satellites in geosynchronous orbit some 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above the Earth.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 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
Julia Moore, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Vibrio warning for others While Vibrio infections are relatively rare, Gallagher is sharing her story as a warning to others.
—Mollye Barrows, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That dire warning aside, California tribes are also suing for a preliminary injunction against Kalshi to block its prediction markets.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Historically, the military communications and missile-warning networks have used a handful of large, expensive satellites in geosynchronous orbit some 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above the Earth.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 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
Daniel, meanwhile, stumbles upon Laura's phone, which fell under a side table during her fight with Cherry, and listens to the recording of Cherry's mom, Tracey (Karen Henthorn), warning that her daughter is darker and more vengeful than Daniel ever knew.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Vibrio warning for others While Vibrio infections are relatively rare, Gallagher is sharing her story as a warning to others.
—Mollye Barrows, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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Because our mulch is rubber, this seemed unusual, and out of caution, the guardian was called immediately.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the new wave of disavowals represents the latest sign that the conflict, which has killed thousands of Palestinians, has become polarizing within the mainstream of the party.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flowers — purple mums, white and yellow lilies, and pink roses — had been laid near the university sign.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the Dallas Mavericks were a cautionary tale in that regard last year.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What started in China more than a decade ago could be seen as a cautionary tale for other countries at a time when the use of surveillance technology worldwide is rising sharply, including in the United States.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most brands hide and wait for the complaint, but alerting a client to a shipping delay or a potential service issue first is a massive differentiator.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sky received complete immunity for alerting the CMA to its involvement before the investigation launched.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beliefs in false statements dropped from 19.5 percent in the control group to 12.3 percent in the forewarning group and to 10.6 percent among the participants who received simple explanations without forewarnings.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is when your neighbors will appreciate some forewarning—and a chance to tell you about their concerns.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many drivers just want to speed through it so that they don’t get stopped by the imminent red light.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Navarrette drove his Ford F150 pickup through a red light and crashed into the side of a Hyundai Elantra.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
5 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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Investment firms are already advising clients to adjust their portfolios in anticipation of lower interest rates.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Air quality alerts published by the National Weather Service (NWS) spanned large portions of Washington and Idaho on Monday, with officials advising at-risk residents to take steps to avoid potential health impacts.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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