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 Drawing parallels to early climate risk analysis, Just Capital CEO Martin Whittaker warns investors must urgently address AI's economic impact within 1-2 years, unlike the decades taken for climate change. — Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Later, in Capital, Marx warns that soil depletion caused by the heedless exploitation of nature would threaten the physical foundation of society itself. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Without the additional funding, service members' pay could face shortfalls, Hegseth warns. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 July 2026 Financial advisor Jeff Barnett warns that before buying into the hype, skip the first-day frenzy, follow the revenue, and read the prospectus. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 July 2026 Risks of flash floods Wednesday into Thursday The National Weather Service also warns that the heavy rain and storms could lead to flash flooding in Georgia, reaching as far south as Macon. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 22 July 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration separately warns aircraft to steer clear. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 However, the park’s website warns the entry point can be dangerous and a dive permit is required. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 On top of this, subterranean drip systems often clog with mineral deposits, sediment, and algae, which Nad warns may eventually require repairs or replacement of portions of the system, particularly in areas with hard water or poor filtration. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
  1. alerts
  2. advises
  3. cautions
  4. informs
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  • Red pops up if the AI finds a critical concern based on the notes and alerts the clinician, who may need to act promptly.
    — Joseph Kim, NPR, 23 July 2026
  • The Gem Wearable, shaped like an Apple AirTag and worn on a pendant necklace, monitors sun exposure in real time and alerts the wearer when to seek shade based on skin tolerance, sunscreen habits and vitamin D needs.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
Definition of alerts
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  • Out of an abundance of caution, the general dermatology community advises against pregnant women using retinol, Watchmaker says.
    — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The state travel guide advises people to fight back against black bear attacks.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
Definition of advises
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  • Still, Brown cautions that the social media backlash isn’t representative of the entire Japanese population, as older and more conservative people are more likely to hold onto traditional expectations around work and gender.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 July 2026
  • Rhome, from the National Hurricane Center, cautions that people should not underestimate the potential power of the 2026 storm season just because the El Niño weather pattern is expected to limit the number of storms.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 22 July 2026
Definition of cautions
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  • Strategic Governance Governance informs investment, product design, market positioning and board decisions.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Reynolds asks, before the cast informs him that the movie is already finished.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of informs

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