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 The film ominously warns of an inevitable solar flare on the scale of the 1859 Carrington Event, one that, once unleashed, would reduce all communications networks, the foundations of so much of our modern world then and even more now, to dust. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026 Brinkley’s May order warns that officers who initiate pursuits solely for minor traffic offenses or ordinance violations without qualifying circumstances or supervisory approval could face disciplinary action. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 The report warns that AI ambitions are running ahead of companies' ability to manage them, amid the growing threat of employee burnout and unclear outcomes. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Another sign warns of the 50-foot drop on the ride, repeating the requirement to remain seated and the warning about removal. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Glassnode also warns that leverage traders are anticipating a recovery not yet supported by current data. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The continued appearance of the virus’ telltale rash in state after state since last year warns of cracks in our once-solid protection, leaving communities vulnerable to other deadly contagions. — Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 18 Aug. 2026 Pressure is mounting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that global oil stockpiles are dwindling rapidly. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … POLITICS AXIS OF EXCHANGE — Russia is helping China close gap with US forces amid Taiwan tensions, warns longtime military leader. — FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
  1. alerts
  2. advises
  3. cautions
  4. informs
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  • Choosing something positive to notice alerts her to its presence all around her—and makes the day more likely to be a happy one.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Following detection, the NCSU patch – about the size of a business card – alerts its wearer simply by vibrating against the skin.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of alerts
Verb
  • Adam Levine, at Free Snake Relocation, advises callers to stay calm and give the snake plenty of space.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of advises
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  • Ryan Marino, the standards development and research manager for the Tile Council of North America, cautions homeowners to stay away from strong acidic cleaners.
    — Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • People with uncontrolled heart conditions, open wounds, certain infections or severe balance or seizure disorders should check with their health care provider before participating, Fishman cautions.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cautions
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  • Read more on how Marnik’s experience informs her work as a science communicator fighting misinformation.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The notice informs the state that the hospital cannot currently comply with the public records law.
    — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of informs

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