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 letter warns that those credits are now at risk of expiring, and argues that they should be made refundable or transferable.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 June 2026
Trump warns of ‘bedlam’ if no deal US officials have stressed that the framework is performance-based and that Iran’s new ability to sell oil could get rolled back if negotiations aren’t productive.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
This view, the article warns, poses significant AI safety implications.
—Andréa Morris, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The National Weather Service warns to expect damage to roofs, siding and trees.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
Otherwise, Southeast Asia’s energy import bill could rise to $245 billion by 2035, tripling from $80 billion in 2024, the report warns.
—Anton L. Delgado, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Continue reading … BEHIND BARS — 'Happy Face' killer warns fellow serial killer Rex Heuermann could be 'tossed to the wolves' in prison.
—FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
When looking for a good place to hide spare items and overstock, don’t set aside these things just anywhere, warns certified professional organizer Alyssa Trosclair.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The heat advisory in effect until late Friday warns that the high temperatures and humidity could cause heat illness.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 June 2026
Trump warns of ‘bedlam’ if no deal US officials have stressed that the framework is performance-based and that Iran’s new ability to sell oil could get rolled back if negotiations aren’t productive.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
This view, the article warns, poses significant AI safety implications.
—Andréa Morris, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The National Weather Service warns to expect damage to roofs, siding and trees.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
Otherwise, Southeast Asia’s energy import bill could rise to $245 billion by 2035, tripling from $80 billion in 2024, the report warns.
—Anton L. Delgado, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Continue reading … BEHIND BARS — 'Happy Face' killer warns fellow serial killer Rex Heuermann could be 'tossed to the wolves' in prison.
—FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
When looking for a good place to hide spare items and overstock, don’t set aside these things just anywhere, warns certified professional organizer Alyssa Trosclair.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The heat advisory in effect until late Friday warns that the high temperatures and humidity could cause heat illness.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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Massachusetts just completed its pilot program installing wrong-way driver detection devices in 16 locations throughout the state that immediately alerts state police of a wrong way driver.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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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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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,
16 June 2026
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University Hospitals advises travelers to assume that all water in developing countries is unsafe, noting that even a luxury hotel may share the same water and sewage system as a poor neighborhood nearby.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The team cautions that several more iterations of the technology will likely be required before any human trial can begin.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Young cautions that purity, dosing and manufacturing standards can vary widely.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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That philosophy informs the running brand’s product strategy, messaging and partnerships.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Yet the past always informs the present.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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“Warns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warns. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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