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, despite the deluge of social media posts from hair transplant recipients, including Huffman, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery warns that many Turkish hair clinics are unlicensed and lack proper medical oversight.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
But about half of all mangrove ecosystems could collapse by 2050, the United Nations warns.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … NATIONAL RISK — Secretary Wright warns California's energy crisis under Newsom could threaten national security.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
However, the nonprofit warns that a bonked chick may lie down and assume a submissive stance with its head down, in a movement similar to holding up a white flag.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Now Ziara -- along with many other medical workers, human rights groups and civilians -- warns that the same scenario is unfolding in Lebanon.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026
OpenAI warns that as AI automates more work, the wage and payroll tax revenue that funds Social Security, Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance could collapse.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Perhaps most importantly, Cheek warns how individual solutions aren’t enough to protect and heal us.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
As Israel ramps up its offensive against Hezbollah, migrant workers in Lebanon are being displaced for a second time — and resources are running thin, the International Organization for Migration warns.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
But about half of all mangrove ecosystems could collapse by 2050, the United Nations warns.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … NATIONAL RISK — Secretary Wright warns California's energy crisis under Newsom could threaten national security.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
However, the nonprofit warns that a bonked chick may lie down and assume a submissive stance with its head down, in a movement similar to holding up a white flag.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
Now Ziara -- along with many other medical workers, human rights groups and civilians -- warns that the same scenario is unfolding in Lebanon.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2026
OpenAI warns that as AI automates more work, the wage and payroll tax revenue that funds Social Security, Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance could collapse.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Perhaps most importantly, Cheek warns how individual solutions aren’t enough to protect and heal us.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
As Israel ramps up its offensive against Hezbollah, migrant workers in Lebanon are being displaced for a second time — and resources are running thin, the International Organization for Migration warns.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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The Cass County jail alerts prosecutors when individuals are booked into its facility, but not law enforcement agencies.—
April Baumgarten,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Norton 360 Deluxe includes a dark web monitoring tool that continually scans dark web sites and shady forums for your private information and alerts you to data breaches.—
PCMag BrandX for Norton,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Jernigan cited Kennedy’s changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which advises the CDC on vaccinations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Pasricha also advises her patients to steer clear of foods with artificial sweeteners - often advertised as sugar-free - because they're known to cause diarrhea and bloating.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Walgenbach cautions that these products are broad spectrum and take out the good bugs, too.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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While Heuermann could hold the key to previously-unknown details surrounding the inner workings of a serial killer’s mind, Burgess cautions the ability to work alongside the FBI could feed into any narcissistic tendencies that are frequently observed in the most heinous criminals.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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That experience directly informs how the Lynx XM30 is built, from survivability to mission effectiveness.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some other Mayday operative will swing by the diner to pick Daisy up soon, June informs her.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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