WARNINGS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

warnings

noun

plural of warning

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 Those security breaches prompted warnings from some of most powerful executives in the artificial intelligence industry, who cautioned of a grave threat posed by the technology and called for a slowdown in AI development. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 The avalanche came as the government issued warnings of severe weather all across the Himalayan nation. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 And on Sunday, The Wall Street Journal reported that there were at least three Egyptian warnings conveyed to Israel about Gaza, the last one in a phone call to Netanyahu, just days before the attack. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 Some Americans saw things differently, and their prescient warnings form the backbone of Hitchcock’s body politic. — Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 Trump is also banking on America going full throttle on AI development despite voter resistance to data centers and recent alarming safety warnings from the leading AI companies. — Josh Boak, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 But no one thought those warnings elevated to a point of a crisis, or an impending crisis. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 The warnings come in the wake of attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia in recent weeks. — Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Like most Airbnbs, there’s contact-free check-in and check-out, but the property also has a host on-call nicknamed the Yanaka Digger, who will offer up advice on where to go and how to experience the surrounding historic neighborhood.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
This year, the BEA incorporated different source data for three categories – portfolio management and investment advice services, legal services, and computer software and accessories – to more accurately reflect pricing shifts.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of advice

Noun

Russia invaded its neighbor more than 4 ½ years ago, and there are no concrete signs that a peace settlement might be possible.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Marylanders could be forgiven for believing the tide is running in favor of gerrymandering, but there are encouraging signs that the worst is over, and a better approach can prevail.

— Colin Pascal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of signs

Noun

In one alarming incident, Nistorescu said Linton allegedly slapped a woman and drove through red lights at speeds of 100 miles per hour while off her medication.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The report only lightly addressed cameras used to enforce red lights and speeding.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of red lights

Noun

In either case, there’s a period of normalcy, followed by red flags and denial after which all hell clearly breaks loose.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Extreme stress, impatience, or intoxication are major red flags that can lead to negative experiences or removal from flights.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of red flags

Noun

Xi’s reserved and opaque public demeanor embodies such admonitions.

— Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of admonitions

Noun

Two poor challenges in quick succession, both of which were borderline cautions anyway, usually lead to a card.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
As Gottschalk cautions, the smart play is to enjoy the convenience while staying conscious of how those digital nudges shape what ends up in your cart.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

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