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 Department of Energy’s July 2025 Resource Adequacy Report warns that only 22 GW of firm generation is expected by 2030—well short of the 104 GW needed for peak demand.
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
National Weather Service warns of flash flooding across the United States on September 7, 2025.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The state’s report warns that further tariff escalation could push the state into a recession and cost schools and health care as much as $805 million in revenue losses by fiscal year 2026-27.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Goldman Sachs warns a major slowdown in AI investment by Big Tech could cut the S&P 500’s valuation multiple by up to 20%, but adds the current risk is below the level of previous bubbles.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
And social media, Christopher warns, often fills that vacuum with anecdotes and opinions, amplifying confusion and sometimes fear.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The National Weather Service warns that a mere six inches of fast-moving floodwater can knock down an adult.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
However, psychotherapist Stephanie Sarkis warns these plot lines normalize secrecy, jealousy and betrayal.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
National Weather Service warns of flash flooding across the United States on September 7, 2025.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
The state’s report warns that further tariff escalation could push the state into a recession and cost schools and health care as much as $805 million in revenue losses by fiscal year 2026-27.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Goldman Sachs warns a major slowdown in AI investment by Big Tech could cut the S&P 500’s valuation multiple by up to 20%, but adds the current risk is below the level of previous bubbles.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
And social media, Christopher warns, often fills that vacuum with anecdotes and opinions, amplifying confusion and sometimes fear.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The National Weather Service warns that a mere six inches of fast-moving floodwater can knock down an adult.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
However, psychotherapist Stephanie Sarkis warns these plot lines normalize secrecy, jealousy and betrayal.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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As of Friday afternoon, there were no NWS weather alerts in place for the Little Rock forecast region.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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For example, an earlier assessment of lane departure warning systems, which issue alerts when the vehicle appears to be drifting out of the travel lane, found that shifting from audible warnings to haptic alerts, like steering wheel vibrations, may be less annoying to drivers.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look at the intent, Malik advises.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bernow cautions anyone seeking out stem cell therapy to ensure the clinic is certified under the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) Regulations, meaning the facility has been vetted and approved for safe and effective manufacturing.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
5 Sep. 2025
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The report cautions that spending plans could shift if tariff concerns or economic conditions change.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are, the film informs us at the end, two Shakers who are still around; at its height, the congregation numbered about 6,000.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Warns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warns. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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