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 Mondragón warns, however, against expecting athletes to communicate politics in exactly the vocabulary that activists or academics might prefer. — Francisco Aviles Pino, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026 Risks of measles to mom and baby The CDC warns that measles infection during pregnancy can lead to complications including pneumonia and death, as well as pregnancy loss, premature delivery, and low birth weight for their babies. — Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026 If that doesn’t happen, Jacobs warns that there could be more infectious disease outbreaks on the horizon. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2026 The warning, issued Thursday, also warns of breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026 OpenSecrets says the historical figures cover contributions from PACs and individuals associated with the broader pro-Israel category, and warns that the money does not simply represent contributions directly from organizations themselves. — Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026 If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed, NWS warns. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026 The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers frequently use social media advertisements featuring popular products at unusually low prices. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Martinez warns against spreading your cables, portable chargers, phone, and other gadgets across more than one seat. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
  1. alerts
  2. advises
  3. cautions
  4. informs
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  • Her group goes to the scene where an ICE operation is happening, documents it, reminds those being detained of their rights, and alerts neighbors.
    — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For additional protection, consider an identity theft protection service which offers identity monitoring, alerts about suspicious activity and access to restoration specialists if identity theft occurs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of alerts
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  • The behavior may be creepy, but Miss Manners advises against sharing your feelings on the subject, as that will inevitably mean criticizing her behavior — which would also be rude.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Without knowing the identity of the third member of Marnûkh and Arondir’s party, Celeborn strongly advises them to leave without her, then starts to make an exit himself before heading back after Marnûkh mentions Galadriel’s name.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of advises
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  • The state’s health department cautions that the true number is most certainly higher because not everyone who gets sick seeks medical care.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Patinkin cautions that long-wearing lipsticks and stains may dry too quickly to blend, while oily balms may not stay put on skin.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cautions
Verb
  • As that time limit approaches, an announcement informs users their clock is running out.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The mental discipline learned on the road directly informs his musical drive.
    — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of informs

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