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as in alerts
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
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The entire shoreline is under high swim risk warnings, and advisories for boaters and mariners.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
As part of their warnings, AI leaders have also indicated that entirely new jobs will surface with the AI boom.
—semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Temperatures recently began cooling across much of the United States, even bringing frost warnings to parts of the Midwest.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Despite warnings from multiple countries not to buy them, Lafufu sales have also surged, inspiring a flood of memes, funny clips, and unboxing vlogs.
—Haicen Yang, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The decline over time has been dramatic, triggering warnings from scholars since at least the 1920s.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
As residents prepare for storms, Graham suggested having multiple ways to receive information on watches and warnings throughout the weekend.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
These warnings tell lenders to take extra steps to verify your identity before issuing new credit.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
The entire shoreline is under high swim risk warnings, and advisories for boaters and mariners.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
As part of their warnings, AI leaders have also indicated that entirely new jobs will surface with the AI boom.
—semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Temperatures recently began cooling across much of the United States, even bringing frost warnings to parts of the Midwest.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Despite warnings from multiple countries not to buy them, Lafufu sales have also surged, inspiring a flood of memes, funny clips, and unboxing vlogs.
—Haicen Yang, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The decline over time has been dramatic, triggering warnings from scholars since at least the 1920s.
—Richard Lorren Jolly, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
As residents prepare for storms, Graham suggested having multiple ways to receive information on watches and warnings throughout the weekend.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
These warnings tell lenders to take extra steps to verify your identity before issuing new credit.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings
Noun
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What was once the season of patios and long days has increasingly turned into one of heat advisories, wildfire smoke, and smog alerts.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Freezing your credit, turning on alerts and keeping an eye on medical and financial accounts give you back some control.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the surgery involves cutting away thin layers of the skin until there are no signs of cancer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are early signs that Alonso will bring the best out of him.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This advice extends to tech support call scams as well, where the attackers will also convince their victims to install software on their devices.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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For more plant advice, contact the Plant Information Service at the Chicago Botanic Garden at plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That interaction produces the green and red lights.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The crossing arms are already down, red lights flashing in warning.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are no official recommendations on how to reintroduce foods.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The alliance will rely on guidance from national medical associations, like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which recently broke from the CDC’s recommendations on Covid-19 vaccines.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With this knowledge, CR decided to test several popular toddler towers themselves to alert caregivers to any safety red flags.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
4 Sep. 2025
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There weren’t any immediate red flags in the months leading up to the start of school, but on the first day fellow teachers told her about one student’s severe behavioral issues.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zandi has been steadily ringing alarms bells on the economy.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement officials are addressing mounting concerns after a series of troubling cases involving criminals impersonating police officers have surfaced, raising alarms about public safety and trust in genuine authority.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The free market movement—academics, policymakers, pundits—must and will articulate the conventional cautions.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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As the table below shows, the number of cautions for dissent rose sharply — but referees were most trigger-happy in a season’s early stages.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Warnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warnings. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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