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
Senator Ed Markey warns that could lead to a new nuclear arms race.
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ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Stein warns against using a bagless vacuum, as the small baking soda particles will get into the motor and filter, causing damage to your vacuum.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Major shakeups could be on the way, and Thomas warns that some major secrets or scandals might emerge.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
The Congressional Budget Office warns that over 4 million people could lose coverage altogether.
—Linda Goler Blount, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The agency also warns that the infection is most likely to affect pregnant women and newborns, adults 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The risks of solar geoengineering overreliance In short, the Columbia University team warns of the risks of overrelying on solar geoengineering as a solution to the climate crisis.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The report calls on leaders to focus on green solutions that can also improve health outcomes, and warns that political backsliding on climate commitments will only cause more harm.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Stein warns against using a bagless vacuum, as the small baking soda particles will get into the motor and filter, causing damage to your vacuum.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Major shakeups could be on the way, and Thomas warns that some major secrets or scandals might emerge.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
The Congressional Budget Office warns that over 4 million people could lose coverage altogether.
—Linda Goler Blount, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The agency also warns that the infection is most likely to affect pregnant women and newborns, adults 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The risks of solar geoengineering overreliance In short, the Columbia University team warns of the risks of overrelying on solar geoengineering as a solution to the climate crisis.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The report calls on leaders to focus on green solutions that can also improve health outcomes, and warns that political backsliding on climate commitments will only cause more harm.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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This Navfalcon Hidden Camera Detector has earned a permanent spot in my travel bag; this gadget picks up the radio frequency (RF) signals that are emitted by cameras and alerts you when these wireless signals have been detected.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Significant waves Myriad weather alerts warning of hazardous seas are in place along the Pacific Northwest coast, including a high surf advisory, small craft advisory, and others.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lebanon's National Council for Scientific Research, which conducts research and advises the government on policy, has documented almost 500 homes destroyed after the ceasefire in just three border villages and hundreds more houses damaged.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Food writer Stephanie Gravalese advises that, with SNAP benefits temporarily paused, an effective way to conserve resources is to take stock of your pantry.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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Aldad cautions people not to pass judgment about someone else's grief, because everyone's journey is different.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The main side effects are mild, like upset stomach or insomnia, but the NCCIH cautions that the supplement can interfere with certain medications, including blood thinners and insulin.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Wells Notice, which serves as the civil equivalent of a criminal grand jury target letter, informs the recipients that the Division is prepared to recommend to the Commissioners that they be sued.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Once passengers buy tickets, the attendant directs them to a waiting Tesla, informs the driver of the destination and sends them on their way.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Warns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warns. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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