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
The heat advisory in effect until late Friday warns that the high temperatures and humidity could cause heat illness.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Gartner predicts 40% of new enterprise software will use vibe coding by 2028, but warns of a 2,500% defect increase without governance, emphasizing careful implementation to avoid technical debt.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Federal dollars account for about 8% of LAHSA’s budget, money largely used for permanent housing subsidies, and the agency warns thousands of formerly homeless residents could be pushed back onto the streets.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The National Weather Service warns that the threat for tornadoes is notably higher Thursday than typical during severe weather events, and the threat of more dangerous and violent tornadoes is also enhanced.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The company also warns that finding a replacement with the same skills and experience as Musk would be time-consuming, if not nearly impossible.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Blocking a merger based on potential interference to newsroom decision-making, the studio warns, could allow courts to start regulating editorial outcomes in violation of the First Amendment.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Even so, Samsung warns against using it at the beach.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Still, Mercury’s square to Neptune in your eighth house warns against shady behavior, vague promises or emotional entanglements.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Gartner predicts 40% of new enterprise software will use vibe coding by 2028, but warns of a 2,500% defect increase without governance, emphasizing careful implementation to avoid technical debt.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Federal dollars account for about 8% of LAHSA’s budget, money largely used for permanent housing subsidies, and the agency warns thousands of formerly homeless residents could be pushed back onto the streets.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The National Weather Service warns that the threat for tornadoes is notably higher Thursday than typical during severe weather events, and the threat of more dangerous and violent tornadoes is also enhanced.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The company also warns that finding a replacement with the same skills and experience as Musk would be time-consuming, if not nearly impossible.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Blocking a merger based on potential interference to newsroom decision-making, the studio warns, could allow courts to start regulating editorial outcomes in violation of the First Amendment.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Even so, Samsung warns against using it at the beach.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Still, Mercury’s square to Neptune in your eighth house warns against shady behavior, vague promises or emotional entanglements.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
Verb
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In the same way that physical pain alerts your body to an injury, shame alerts your mind to potential social injury, such as rejection, exclusion or damage to reputation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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The incoming call emits a blaring ringtone that alerts a three-man crew at a moment’s notice.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Regardless of the type, warm or hot water is best, although Shields advises using hot water for dish towels to really tackle the grease, germs, and food stains.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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Do not use a high-pressure setting or pressure washer, Flores cautions.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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Wirt cautions that returning to earlier behaviors is a red flag.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
5 June 2026
Verb
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That tension partly informs the work Imah is doing now through SPREEAI, a company focused on virtual try-on systems, fit intelligence and personalized shopping experiences.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Each facet informs the other, and no one believes and embodies that more than my mother, Livia.—
Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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