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as in advice
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 signs
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the ominously darkening sky was a warning that a tornado was approaching
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Recent Examples of warnings
Changes with this advisory All coastal watches and warnings are discontinued.
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Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
But the worst may be yet to come, as tropical storm watches and warnings line parts of the Texas and Louisiana coastlines, with concerns for both coastal storm surge and inland freshwater flooding.
—Ben Noll, Washington Post, 17 June 2026
Tropical storm warnings have been issued for upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines, meaning tropical storm conditions are expected in these areas in the next 12 to 24 hours.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 17 June 2026
The storm is dumping heavy rain across the Gulf Coast and Southeast as tropical storm watches and warnings are in effect in parts of the region.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The warnings include parts of Boulder, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Fremont, Gilpin, Grand, Huerfano, Jackson, Lake, Larimer, Las Animas, Mesa, Park, Pueblo, Summit and Teller counties.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 June 2026
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Bass also contended in interviews that Crowley failed to inform her of the fire danger presented by forecasted Santa Ana winds — despite those warnings being widely publicized by the National Weather Service and in media reports for days in advance.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Click here to check the latest weather watches, warnings and advisories.
—Tony Sadiku, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
But the worst may be yet to come, as tropical storm watches and warnings line parts of the Texas and Louisiana coastlines, with concerns for both coastal storm surge and inland freshwater flooding.
—Ben Noll, Washington Post, 17 June 2026
Tropical storm warnings have been issued for upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines, meaning tropical storm conditions are expected in these areas in the next 12 to 24 hours.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 17 June 2026
The storm is dumping heavy rain across the Gulf Coast and Southeast as tropical storm watches and warnings are in effect in parts of the region.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The warnings include parts of Boulder, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Fremont, Gilpin, Grand, Huerfano, Jackson, Lake, Larimer, Las Animas, Mesa, Park, Pueblo, Summit and Teller counties.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 June 2026
Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Bass also contended in interviews that Crowley failed to inform her of the fire danger presented by forecasted Santa Ana winds — despite those warnings being widely publicized by the National Weather Service and in media reports for days in advance.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Click here to check the latest weather watches, warnings and advisories.
—Tony Sadiku, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Chopper 4 flew over the detention center and observed no visible signs that the facility was being dismantled.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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To sign up for breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox, click here.—
Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
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Most 'dangerous' national parks Kühl's analysis was based on seven criteria, including total deaths, missing people, search and rescue missions, park ranger presence, proximity to hospitals, trail alerts and visitor data all from National Park Service websites and Google maps.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Both earlier crashes were reportedly linked to drivers running red lights, heightening concerns among local residents about safety at the intersection, the outlet reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Two hours later, Eric was standing in the 200 level in front of a Canes backdrop with red lights above his head.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Corlys is below deck on The Queen Who Never Was, telling a defiant Alyn about Rhaenyra’s new plan for peace, when the alarms sound.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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But the technology still faces hurdles, experts said, and labor groups including the Teamsters are raising alarms over safety and availability of jobs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Members of Forbes Technology Council share red flags that can help users make smarter decisions about which apps deserve their trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Some behaviors are more subtle—and according to industry professionals, these are the biggest red flags.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Commencement season puts Faust’s admonitions to the test.—
Austin Sarat,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune cautions against placing your faith in the wrong person.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Managing tires and fuel strategy, as well as reacting to yellow-flag cautions, can flip races.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Warnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warnings. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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