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 If these prices become even steeper, the IMF warns, South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa could experience serious food shortages. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 Tolbert warns that food storage containers with lids should be cleaned regularly to prevent contamination from dust mites and other parasites, especially before refilling. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 The letter also warns that anyone who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering to vote or voting would face criminal prosecution. — Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 The advisory also warns that residents who are immigrants should be mindful of their personal risk when attending World Cup events and traveling throughout the region. — Sofi Zeman july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 The letter also warns that anyone who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering to vote or voting would face criminal prosecution. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 The National Weather Service warns that feels-like temperatures could exceed 105 for at least two hours. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 The United Nations Environment Programme warns that disaster waste can impede reconstruction, threaten public health, and cause additional environmental harm when disposal decisions are rushed. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 King laughs, and warns Carrol against comparing him to Jesus. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
  1. alerts
  2. advises
  3. cautions
  4. informs
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  • This plan includes constant monitoring for data breaches and alerts you if your information, including email addresses, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data, is ever compromised.
    — Stephanie Barnes, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026
  • Heat alerts from the National Weather Service remained in effect for 105 million people early Friday.
    — Ben Noll, Washington Post, 3 July 2026
Definition of alerts
Verb
  • To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • 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, 8 July 2026
Definition of advises
Verb
  • Advertisement Keep in mind that prunes tend to cause some bloating, Pasricha cautions.
    — Sarah Klein, Time, 10 July 2026
  • Until a source is found, Rutgers’ Schaffner cautions against staying away from fresh fruits and vegetables.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Definition of cautions
Verb
  • Trump views it in zero-sum terms, as a thing the strong seize from the weak—a view that informs his constant desire to steal natural resources from smaller countries.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • This was my strategy throughout the book and informs my citational practices as well.
    — Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 July 2026
Definition of informs

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