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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  • To combat this, Zoltan advises all women to keep a bottle of artificial tears handy.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026
  • Matveev advises new founders to build in stablecoins or AI, emphasizing product over hype.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of advises
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  • Dirr cautions shoppers against getting swept up by flashy displays or marketing hype before learning whether a plant actually suits their garden.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • Importantly, Chakoian cautions new moms to stay away from high-impact workouts, heavy lifting, and intense core exercises until you are medically cleared.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 July 2026
Definition of cautions
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  • That positioning informs the accompanying campaign, filmed in Miami by director Bardia Zeinali, photographed by Stuart Winecoff and styled by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Moving on to the housekeeping items, the organizer informs us of the presence of a documentary film crew on the grounds.
    — Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Definition of informs

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