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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
Giada Zampano, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Journalists and other employees formed a human chain around the Czech public radio in Prague on Monday as part of a warning strike against a plan by the government to overhaul the funding for public broadcasters.
—ABC News, 22 June 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
Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Flights won’t get cheaper right away Industry experts have spent months warning that even if the war ended, travelers should not expect airfares to go down immediately.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Noun
Echoing a warning first voiced by late Pope Francis during a WFP visit a decade ago, Leo criticized political and administrative barriers that slow humanitarian aid while military spending continues unhindered.
—Giada Zampano, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Journalists and other employees formed a human chain around the Czech public radio in Prague on Monday as part of a warning strike against a plan by the government to overhaul the funding for public broadcasters.
—ABC News, 22 June 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 Rocklin Police Department is warning residents about a series of tire thefts targeting specific vehicle models in the area.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Flights won’t get cheaper right away Industry experts have spent months warning that even if the war ended, travelers should not expect airfares to go down immediately.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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Onboard of Connor Zilisch spotting Patrick Mahomes in the crowd under caution.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Experts, however, urge caution.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Authorities said there were no signs of a struggle in the home.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The surest sign of improving standards in Ghana and other African countries, Hughton thinks, will be when diaspora players born elsewhere in the world opt to follow their roots.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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There was something beautifully redemptive and cautionary about it.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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And for every disappointment, there’s also McIlroy, who serves as a beacon of hope and a cautionary tale.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Illinois state and local law enforcement are prohibited from alerting, let alone assisting, immigration agents seeking to detain someone unless a judge has issued an arrest warrant for the subject.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The four entry sensors can be placed anywhere around your home, such as your windows and doors, alerting you to any potential threats.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Quite apart from Donald Trump’s gratuitous insults and shocking threats (particularly to take Greenland), they are rightly incensed that the United States, together with Israel, launched the latest campaign against Iran without consultation or forewarning.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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That forewarning came to pass, with the Galaxy S26 launching at a higher price than its predecessor in select markets.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This was the white, blue, and red flag adopted by Tsar Peter the Great and used by Russia today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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The nine-car incident caused a nine-minute red flag for wall repairs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 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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The state agency is advising one right lane is still closed.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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