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 cautious Roth, however, warns that companies can be prone to abrupt reversals of fortune.
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Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Briceno warns that loading on the lip tint can lead to product transfer, harsh edges, and a patchy finish.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Dakota Bolton, an HVAC technician, warns that freezing drain lines can stop your heating system.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Google warns there’s a serious new attack threat from photos sent by WhatsApp.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation warns that ice left on a vehicle can slide forward, blocking visibility or flying off at highway speeds, creating hazards for other drivers.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The National Weather Service in Wilmington warns a blast of arctic air is settling over the region this week, causing extremely cold conditions such as Tuesday morning's wind chills in the negatives.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
The Peterson Institute for International Economics warns that some countries, particularly in the Persian Gulf, would struggle financially to meet their pledges and lack clear metrics for measuring success.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Eric Berg With a doctor of chiropractic degree on his resume, Eric Berg entered the public spotlight after espousing the life-affirming benefits of the keto diet, a high-fat, low-carbohydrate regimen that a 2024 NIH study review warns against maintaining long-term without medical supervision.
—Alexa Lee, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Briceno warns that loading on the lip tint can lead to product transfer, harsh edges, and a patchy finish.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Dakota Bolton, an HVAC technician, warns that freezing drain lines can stop your heating system.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Google warns there’s a serious new attack threat from photos sent by WhatsApp.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation warns that ice left on a vehicle can slide forward, blocking visibility or flying off at highway speeds, creating hazards for other drivers.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The National Weather Service in Wilmington warns a blast of arctic air is settling over the region this week, causing extremely cold conditions such as Tuesday morning's wind chills in the negatives.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Jan. 2026
The Peterson Institute for International Economics warns that some countries, particularly in the Persian Gulf, would struggle financially to meet their pledges and lack clear metrics for measuring success.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Eric Berg With a doctor of chiropractic degree on his resume, Eric Berg entered the public spotlight after espousing the life-affirming benefits of the keto diet, a high-fat, low-carbohydrate regimen that a 2024 NIH study review warns against maintaining long-term without medical supervision.
—Alexa Lee, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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Americans in most of the eastern half of the country were under extreme winter weather alerts on Saturday.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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The weather alerts stretch from the Southwest up through New England.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
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Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so McDonald's advises interested customers to act fast.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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The brand advises to use it as a pre-wash treatment, scalp oil, and on split ends.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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But Ratcliff cautions that federal poverty numbers don’t show the full picture of how many San Diegans are struggling.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Baecker cautions that the IRS doesn’t endorse companies or products.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Athlete feedback informs the use of thin padding and a lightweight heel counter beneath to balance comfort, capture and weight.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And when Lord Penwood dies, the villainous step-mother informs poor Sophie that her father left her no inheritance, and to survive, Sophie must become a maid in the Penwood house.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Warns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warns. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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