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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
Eight states across the northern and central United States are bracing for severe winter weather this weekend as forecasters from the National Weather Service (NWS) issue warnings for snow, ice, and dangerously cold conditions.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Its impact was worsened by clogged waterways in an already flood-prone area, and an apparent lack of understanding of early warnings, Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, deputy administrator for the Philippines Office of Civil Defense, told local media.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
But Fortune’s analysis of CoreWeave’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are laced with warnings and caveats, show how risky the company’s business model could be.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Michigan weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Tesla's driver monitoring system knows when drivers are texting and will provide warnings.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
China conducted military exercises in Serbia in July despite stern warnings from the European Union, and Belgrade provides Beijing with a security foothold in Europe.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Its impact was worsened by clogged waterways in an already flood-prone area, and an apparent lack of understanding of early warnings, Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, deputy administrator for the Philippines Office of Civil Defense, told local media.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
But Fortune’s analysis of CoreWeave’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are laced with warnings and caveats, show how risky the company’s business model could be.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Michigan weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Tesla's driver monitoring system knows when drivers are texting and will provide warnings.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
China conducted military exercises in Serbia in July despite stern warnings from the European Union, and Belgrade provides Beijing with a security foothold in Europe.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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As members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the two often intertwined their faith into their advice.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trade discussions dominated those meetings, but there were signs of growing tensions over Beijing’s surging conventional and nuclear arsenal.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thanks to their thoughtful preservation efforts, signs of the past remain.—
Mel Studach,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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This is your fastest route to real‑time rebooks and alerts.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Check your flight status with the FAA before leaving home to see if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, the automobile association said, and stay updated through your airline’s app or alerts.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The suspect ran through red lights and swerved across several lanes on Balboa Boulevard in Encino while driving at around 80 mph before merging onto the northbound 101 Freeway.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Federal regulators also have opened yet another investigation into Tesla’s self-driving feature after dozens of incidents in which the cars ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other vehicles and causing injuries.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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The massive night for Democrats raised alarms among Republicans, who rode concerns about the economy to victory in 2024 and may be on the other side of that dynamic in 2026.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
7 Nov. 2025
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Republicans argue that neutrality was compromised years earlier, and by the very officials raising alarms today.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Analysts are increasingly highlighting potential red flags hanging over the AI investment cycle, especially the web of deals that some say gives the appearance that funds are simply being passed back and forth between the same companies.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Former Assistant Principal Ebony Parker is accused of ignoring red flags that might have averted the 2023 shooting.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Don’t let someone older cramp your style with their advice or admonitions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Dec. 2025
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The admonitions of the first generation of revolutionaries carried the weight of superiors addressing subordinates.—
DENG YUWEN,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Nov. 2025
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But aspiring for fame alone, Green cautions, isn’t a strategy.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Some advice and cautions for those thinking about getting a golden retriever.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warnings. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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