warnings

noun

plural of warning
1
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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2
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 Though most attacks are warnings, some bears may attack humans as prey, according to the National Park Service. — Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026 The quake struck Tuesday afternoon in Kumamoto prefecture on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu at a relatively shallow depth of 6 miles, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuation from coastal areas. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 29 July 2026 On Tuesday and into Wednesday morning, 3 to 6 inches of rain fell across eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, triggering numerous flash-flood warnings. — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 29 July 2026 The new strategy memo counsels Republicans to give fresh warnings about the ways Democrats could take advantage of a Senate without the filibuster. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The warnings appear to have resonated with the wider industry. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 July 2026 If the labs believe their own warnings, the move isn't delegating to diplomacy. — Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Storms in northeastern Tennessee prompted flash flood warnings to the north of Knoxville on Wednesday morning, with some places seeing up to 5 inches of rain within a few hours. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 Meaning of the different watches and warnings A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings
  1. advice
  2. signs
  3. alerts
  4. red lights
  5. alarms
  6. red flags
  7. admonitions
  8. cautions
Noun
  • This basic primer avoids specific military tactics, instead offering general advice for non-military personnel.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Some studies of earlier versions of AI programs have found problematic health advice.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • So those are little signs, hopefully, of the offense getting things going a little bit.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Destructive blazes in France and Spain ⁠showed signs of easing over the weekend, but several wildfires have broken out in Greece after a period of relative calm there.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of signs
Noun
  • Members pay a monthly subscription to gain access to real-time alerts on discounts, inventory restocks, price discrepancies, and limited releases across dozens of retailers.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • The change in weather pattern after an eight-day reprieve from such heat alerts from the National Weather Service in Miami looks to make Wednesday the hottest day since July 21, said CBS News Miami meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez.
    — Howard Cohen July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of alerts
Noun
  • But social media videos of red lights emanating from the cameras, largely automatic license plate readers distributed across the city, raised concerns among some that footage was still being captured.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
  • Mounted atop the temporary wall were two sets of traffic lights, a pair of side-by-side green lights (currently off) and a set of red lights, now blinking.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
Definition of red lights
Noun
  • In an April TikTok video, Emilie Kiser encouraged viewers to implement measures like pool fences, door alarms and infant swimming resource lessons.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Cockpit alarms blared as two Delta Air Lines jets narrowly avoided each other over Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport during a frightening near miss now under federal investigation.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of alarms
Noun
  • Mannion’s initial installations of motions and misdirection plays have been effective from my vantage point in team drills — not red flags in need of refinement.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Still, a company spokesperson urged prospective renters and buyers to beware of possible red flags that might signal a scam.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of red flags
Noun
  • 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
  • Commencement season puts Faust’s admonitions to the test.
    — Austin Sarat, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Definition of admonitions
Noun
  • And because there are few cautions, there’s an emphasis on green-flag pit stops and the pit crew’s ability to be fast and mistake free.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Despite the cautions, the 39-year-old South Fulton mom had the rare distinction among new parents of getting a full nights rest soon after her son, Asher, was born.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of cautions

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“Warnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warnings. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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