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
King laughs, and warns Carrol against comparing him to Jesus.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Vecellio warns that older adults and people who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk from heat should carefully consider whether to attend outdoor World Cup matches in the hottest locations this week.
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Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
1 July 2026
To lessen your chances of contracting the parasite, avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces, the MCHD warns.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The manual even warns against using it in direct sunlight for too long.
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Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
The weather service also warns not to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
However, Jeff Jabco, interim executive director of the Scott Arboretum and Gardens, warns against embracing this benefit too enthusiastically.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
The status had previously been renewed successively and, despite the move to end these protections, the State Department warns against traveling to either Haiti or Syria, citing widespread violence, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.
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Reuters,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The head of the WHO warns that Europe must do more to protect people.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Vecellio warns that older adults and people who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk from heat should carefully consider whether to attend outdoor World Cup matches in the hottest locations this week.
—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
1 July 2026
To lessen your chances of contracting the parasite, avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces, the MCHD warns.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The manual even warns against using it in direct sunlight for too long.
—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
The weather service also warns not to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
However, Jeff Jabco, interim executive director of the Scott Arboretum and Gardens, warns against embracing this benefit too enthusiastically.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
The status had previously been renewed successively and, despite the move to end these protections, the State Department warns against traveling to either Haiti or Syria, citing widespread violence, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.
—
Reuters,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The head of the WHO warns that Europe must do more to protect people.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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At scale, sensors fail, alerts conflict and workflows break normal routines.
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The main thermostat unit also contains an air quality sensor that measures volatile organic compounds and alerts you to many airborne hazards.
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Keeping money out of the Cuban government’s hands while helping the Cuban people is tricky, said Aymee Valdivia, an attorney at Holland & Knight who advises companies doing business in Cuba.
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Consumer Reports advises contacting customer support early in the trial to test how responsive the company is before you’re committed.
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Maier cautions that a single age estimate from one clock is not especially informative.
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Chalky Light Pink Similarly, Saab cautions against chalky light pink paint.
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Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.
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Or a financial services firm where risk scoring informs underwriting, which informs pricing.
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