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 agency warns residents to do their research before purchasing exotic pets and to never release them into the wild.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Phelan warns Paxton could cost Republicans the state Former Speaker Dade Phelan led the House during the Paxton impeachment.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The lodge often warns of the possibility of slow and intermittent Internet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Still, Mercury’s square to Neptune in your eighth house warns against shady behavior, vague promises or emotional entanglements.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The Savannah Bananas website warns that tickets start at $35 when purchased directly from our official site.
—Eva Flowe
june 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Though this plant is hardy, Pabst warns that, in colder zones, it must be placed indoors or in a heated or unheated garage.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Sentian warns that the frequency of Super El Nino could double over the coming century, thanks to climate change.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Phelan warns Paxton could cost Republicans the state Former Speaker Dade Phelan led the House during the Paxton impeachment.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The lodge often warns of the possibility of slow and intermittent Internet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Still, Mercury’s square to Neptune in your eighth house warns against shady behavior, vague promises or emotional entanglements.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The Savannah Bananas website warns that tickets start at $35 when purchased directly from our official site.
—Eva Flowe
june 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Though this plant is hardy, Pabst warns that, in colder zones, it must be placed indoors or in a heated or unheated garage.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
The attorney said trees and cars limited the motorists’ ability to see the pedestrian crossing sign that warns of the crosswalk ahead.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Sentian warns that the frequency of Super El Nino could double over the coming century, thanks to climate change.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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In the same way that physical pain alerts your body to an injury, shame alerts your mind to potential social injury, such as rejection, exclusion or damage to reputation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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The incoming call emits a blaring ringtone that alerts a three-man crew at a moment’s notice.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The Challenger report also advises teens to start filling out applications ASAP.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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While McCarty notes that some studies have linked magnesium supplements to lower odds of short sleep duration and to modest improvements in sleep-onset latency in certain populations, McCarty cautions that the overall research remains mixed.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Nakamoto cautions against beginners trying peel-and-stick wallpaper and flooring.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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This philosophy informs the organization’s experiential learning division, known as the Soulship Academy or Light School.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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But the spirit of McCartney’s meticulous recent archival projects now informs the message of his new music.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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“Warns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warns. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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