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 The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers frequently use social media advertisements featuring popular products at unusually low prices. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Martinez warns against spreading your cables, portable chargers, phone, and other gadgets across more than one seat. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026 In this work Lakshmana draws seven protective lines and warns Sita against crossing them. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 The ruling warns that the last-minute intervention could disenfranchise eligible voters, disrupt the midterm election and invite political meddling. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, warns that despite solid GDP figures, economic growth feels delicate. — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026 Failing to Insulate Pipes in Unheated Spaces Travis Hargrave, owner and CEO of Hargrave’s Plumbing, warns that homeowners often fail to protect pipes in the attic and other unheated spaces, which can lead to disaster once freezing temps arrive. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2026 But the company warns that, as simulations run longer, details and object permanence can shift over time. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026 The story warns that, against all intuition, even a lone driver at night must always stop and offer the phantom woman a ride. — Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
  1. alerts
  2. advises
  3. cautions
  4. informs
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  • Her group goes to the scene where an ICE operation is happening, documents it, reminds those being detained of their rights, and alerts neighbors.
    — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For additional protection, consider an identity theft protection service which offers identity monitoring, alerts about suspicious activity and access to restoration specialists if identity theft occurs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of alerts
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  • Dresher advises applying lipstick in thin layers and blotting gently with a tissue between passes, which removes excess product while gradually building color.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Laura Janney of The Inspired Garden Masterclass advises all childrens’ items and toys be stored away for the season.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of advises
Verb
  • The state’s health department cautions that the true number is most certainly higher because not everyone who gets sick seeks medical care.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Patinkin cautions that long-wearing lipsticks and stains may dry too quickly to blend, while oily balms may not stay put on skin.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cautions
Verb
  • As the search for Sita continues, Hanuman assumes a leading role in locating her in Lanka and informs Rama of her captivity.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Conservation also informs another part of the company’s purpose.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of informs

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