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
However, Summers warns that there is no reason to expect the Cuban population to possess the cultural norms and attitudes to make a smooth transition to a more open, free-market economy.
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John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The latest incidents come after three separate vessels sustained damage in Gulf waters on Wednesday and as Iran warns oil prices could climb to $200 a barrel.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Lazar warns that despite the lack of snow the avalanche danger hasn't disappeared.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The advisory warns of possible tornadoes, hail greater than 2 inches in diameter, winds greater than 70 miles per hour and localized flash flooding for areas near and south of I-80.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The weather service warns, however, that a late spring frost may only provide temporary pollen relief, as levels can return intensely later in the season.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service warns of a high risk for heat illness, particularly for seniors, children, and those without air conditioning.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Without this oversight, the report warns, borrowers could feel the consequences.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Plant a Lot of Corn Corn needs a big garden or else you will be disappointed, Pabst warns.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The latest incidents come after three separate vessels sustained damage in Gulf waters on Wednesday and as Iran warns oil prices could climb to $200 a barrel.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Lazar warns that despite the lack of snow the avalanche danger hasn't disappeared.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The advisory warns of possible tornadoes, hail greater than 2 inches in diameter, winds greater than 70 miles per hour and localized flash flooding for areas near and south of I-80.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The weather service warns, however, that a late spring frost may only provide temporary pollen relief, as levels can return intensely later in the season.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service warns of a high risk for heat illness, particularly for seniors, children, and those without air conditioning.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Without this oversight, the report warns, borrowers could feel the consequences.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Plant a Lot of Corn Corn needs a big garden or else you will be disappointed, Pabst warns.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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That section of town received evacuation alerts hours after flames threatened the area, and much later than wealthier, whiter areas of the unincorporated town.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tracy Ellis is an entomologist at FarmSense, a company that created a digital monitoring system that alerts farmers about the pests in their fields.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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How to Pot and Repot Peach Trees Peach trees are fast growers, so Dickey advises choosing a dwarf variety bred for container growing.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Andersen advises ignoring any one particular economic indicator in favor of looking at longer term trends.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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While a neutral color palette is a hallmark of the style, Hakim cautions against going overboard with white.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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Now, venture capitalist Bill Gurley cautions workers against blindly following the career blueprint.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Texas Wesleyan also launched a course available to all students led by Chandler that informs them about the Main Street project and how to get involved with planning and the advisory board.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, that informs the shape and the style.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Warns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warns. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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