as in alerts
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
the lifeguard warned the boys that if they continued playing so rough, someone was sure to get hurt
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Recent Examples of warns
Continue reading … FLAME GAME — Think twice before putting one common fish on the grill, expert warns.
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FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
In the document, though, the municipality warns that additional rules could be added at any point and that the rules are subject to change.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Because capital is generally taxed more lightly than labor, the report warns AI productivity gains could inadvertently reduce federal revenues.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Hunnes warns that adaptogens can interact with prescriptions and mask underlying issues.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The organization warns that until oil prices ease and gasoline stocks rebuild, drivers and boaters may continue to feel pressure at the pump.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 4 May 2026
At its zenith, sky-gazers can expect to see as many as 50 meteors an hour under optimal conditions, although NASA warns that fainter meteors may be eclipsed by bright moonlight this year.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 May 2026
Mounjaro, also a Lilly drug, warns of similar side effects, along with Novo Nordisk's Ozempic.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Phillips warns of selecting containers that are composed entirely of non-recycled plastics or those with a high-carbon footprint.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
In the document, though, the municipality warns that additional rules could be added at any point and that the rules are subject to change.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Because capital is generally taxed more lightly than labor, the report warns AI productivity gains could inadvertently reduce federal revenues.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Hunnes warns that adaptogens can interact with prescriptions and mask underlying issues.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The organization warns that until oil prices ease and gasoline stocks rebuild, drivers and boaters may continue to feel pressure at the pump.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 4 May 2026
At its zenith, sky-gazers can expect to see as many as 50 meteors an hour under optimal conditions, although NASA warns that fainter meteors may be eclipsed by bright moonlight this year.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 May 2026
Mounjaro, also a Lilly drug, warns of similar side effects, along with Novo Nordisk's Ozempic.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Phillips warns of selecting containers that are composed entirely of non-recycled plastics or those with a high-carbon footprint.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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Look for a service that monitors all three major credit bureaus, scans the dark web and alerts you to suspicious changes tied to your identity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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This small crossover received a redesign in 2019 and added many standard driver assist features, including one that alerts the driver when traffic ahead is moving again.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Beth Chatelain, a former ATF attorney who now advises gun shops at the firm Zeroed In Legal Solutions, said the changes track political tides, but won’t necessarily last.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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One of these is Paddy Galloway, which advises creators including Jimmy Donaldson, known to the world as MrBeast, and sports creator Jesse Riedel, also known as Jesser.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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However, Tate cautions against pruning in summer if your tree is not in good health.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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As Burry cautions, the new GameStop’s cash flow would provide only a narrow margin of safety over its big interest payments.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Ahead, Quintrell walks IndieWire through how the series tweaks, alters, and informs new perspective for everyone from Charlotte Lucas to Caroline Bingley and, of course, Mary Bennet herself.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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