warns

verb

present tense third-person singular of warn
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 Pressure is mounting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that global oil stockpiles are dwindling rapidly. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 The manufacturer, Compliant Technologies, warns they should not be used on children, pregnant women or the disabled. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 The device’s user manual also warns it should not be used in response to verbal defiance, or for punishment, torture or horseplay. — Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 The device's user manual also warns it should not be used in response to verbal defiance, or for punishment, torture or horseplay. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 At the end of the episode, Ron is approached by Mike (Joseph Tudisco), who warns him to stop looking into Tecca. — Barry Levitt, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … POLITICS AXIS OF EXCHANGE — Russia is helping China close gap with US forces amid Taiwan tensions, warns longtime military leader. — FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Triodos Bank warns the extreme weather could reduce EU GDP by approximately €180 billion, effectively erasing forecast growth. — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Johns Hopkins advises 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day, finished at least five to six hours before bed, and warns against caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, which disrupt normal sleep patterns. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
  1. alerts
  2. advises
  3. cautions
  4. informs
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  • The company’s recently launched self-audit tool alerts departments of searches that may seem unusual compared to the agency’s normal usage, the AJC previously reported.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This feature alerts drivers when there's a vehicle on either side or approaching from the rear using cameras and radar sensors.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of alerts
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  • Adam Levine, at Free Snake Relocation, advises callers to stay calm and give the snake plenty of space.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of advises
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  • Raiola, the director of sports and entertainment group at PKF O’Connor Davies, cautions that the actual transaction is much more complicated than his calculations suggest.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Mercury and Uranus’ connection cautions you against overthinking this one.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cautions
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  • Read more on how Marnik’s experience informs her work as a science communicator fighting misinformation.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The notice informs the state that the hospital cannot currently comply with the public records law.
    — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of informs

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