1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in signs
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the ominously darkening sky was a warning that a tornado was approaching
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of warnings
Unfortunately the tourists who feature in Antal’s video failed to heed those warnings, much to his obvious frustration.
—
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Duffy did not cite specific intelligence, but his remarks echoed broader administration warnings about potential unrest tied to the protests this Saturday.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
A number of observers have expressed dire warnings and anger over Ellison’s putting her in charge of news operations.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Stay up to date on the latest scam warnings and tactics by following the SSA's OIG on social media platforms, including on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
But the latest announcement comes amid stark warnings from international aid groups that budget cuts will roll back recent progress.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Regional tsunami warnings have since been cancelled, according to Reuters, but the pair of quakes left behind damage to buildings and roads.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Yet, Wall Street is left wondering if his warnings have teeth.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Dib points out that several nations are now issuing travel warnings, telling their citizens not to go to Venezuela as a result of the large number of foreigners imprisoned there without trial.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Duffy did not cite specific intelligence, but his remarks echoed broader administration warnings about potential unrest tied to the protests this Saturday.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
A number of observers have expressed dire warnings and anger over Ellison’s putting her in charge of news operations.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Stay up to date on the latest scam warnings and tactics by following the SSA's OIG on social media platforms, including on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
But the latest announcement comes amid stark warnings from international aid groups that budget cuts will roll back recent progress.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Regional tsunami warnings have since been cancelled, according to Reuters, but the pair of quakes left behind damage to buildings and roads.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Yet, Wall Street is left wondering if his warnings have teeth.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Dib points out that several nations are now issuing travel warnings, telling their citizens not to go to Venezuela as a result of the large number of foreigners imprisoned there without trial.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings
Noun
-
Motorists and recreational visitors in mountain regions are strongly advised to monitor NWS updates and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) real-time travel alerts before and during their journeys.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
-
All of these messages crowd home screens alongside breaking news, advertisements, social-media likes, and push alerts.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
As early as 2014, scientists had discovered signs of sea star wasting disease in at least twenty species across the Pacific coast.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
-
But there are signs that people are eating slightly fewer of these foods.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Newsom, who has four children under 18, said California has a responsibility to protect kids and teens who are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for everything from homework help to emotional support and personal advice.—
Trân Nguyễn,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
-
But beyond that familiar advice, dietary guidance has long been vague and inconsistent.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
This probe covers dozens of dangerous driving incidents, including blowing through red lights, driving in the wrong lane of traffic, and three accidents that resulted in five injuries.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
-
And though the visuals start calmly enough, with an old man puttering through a deserted city, the flashing blue, green, and red lights inject a jolt of madness that’s pushed into the surreal as the man confronts giant statue heads of the Weeknd and Moroder floating above the city.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The recommendations for women’s soccer, for now, prescribe a less drastic rollout in 2026-27, with the same fall-semester playing calendar leading to the women’s College Cup national title game in December.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
-
While the city is in the process of implementing 39 recommendations from the audit, many have questioned the level of progress made after several incidents surfaced in the wake of the audit — including instances in which more animals died or received questionable care.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The program teaches participants how to identify red flags, spot fake communications and avoid sharing sensitive information under pressure.—
Kennedy Hayes,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
-
But the red flags are there, too.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
When a person opens the drawer and places a baby in the bassinet inside, three separate alarms sound to alert first responders, and an orange bag falls out with information about what rights a parent has, and what a mother’s body experiences after birth.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
-
To be sure, many market onlookers are starting to sound alarms about the frothiness of the market.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Some advice and cautions for those thinking about getting a golden retriever.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
-
But for the ranchers, such cautions are not reassuring.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warnings. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share