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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
The footage, however, does not clearly show what preceded the alleged incident or whether any warnings were given.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 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
And then Israel would be able to act immediately against any challenge or threat that is being developed in Gaza, and get warnings about a plan to launch rockets or to smuggle weapons or things like that.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Southern Haiti and nearby Jamaica are under both tropical storm warnings and hurricane watches with strong winds set to arrive as soon as Friday night and ramp up over the weekend.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Taylor Patterson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, said the National Weather Service issues frost and freeze warnings in the spring and fall seasons for farmers and horticulturalists to protect any sensitive vegetation.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 24 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
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 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
And then Israel would be able to act immediately against any challenge or threat that is being developed in Gaza, and get warnings about a plan to launch rockets or to smuggle weapons or things like that.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Southern Haiti and nearby Jamaica are under both tropical storm warnings and hurricane watches with strong winds set to arrive as soon as Friday night and ramp up over the weekend.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Taylor Patterson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, said the National Weather Service issues frost and freeze warnings in the spring and fall seasons for farmers and horticulturalists to protect any sensitive vegetation.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings
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Kate Hudson is getting candid about life in the Hollywood spotlight — and the tough-love advice her famous parents, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, gave her to survive it.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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These are all part of standard advice for good sleep hygiene, which also includes reducing screen use before bed and creating a regular evening routine, like reading or listening to calming music.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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Air raid alerts were in place in Kyiv and surrounding districts for around an hour and a half before the air force called them off shortly after midnight on Sunday.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The online system allows text or email alerts to be set up whenever a new message arrives.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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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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If the emergency vehicle behind you has solid blue and red lights shining, the officer inside is patrolling the area and just wants to be visible.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Smoke alarms have detectors that sense small particles in the air, and the alarm triggers when a certain amount of particles is reached.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Poor safety measures — including lack of smoke extraction, faulty alarms, inadequate staff training and missing sprinkler systems — allowed fumes to fill upper floors.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 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
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The intensity of the vitriol directed against her seemed like a backlash to the #MeToo movement’s admonitions to believe all women.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bensons have since learned there is nothing exclusive about low-digit plates — and that legislators do not always heed admonitions about the out-of-state use of legislative plates.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
18 Aug. 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
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“Warnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warnings. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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