warning sign
noun
: something which shows that something else will happen
Falling prices may be a warning sign of a recession.
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As dedicated wine lovers, there are few things more disappointing to us than being seated in a restaurant and spotting inexpensive, thick, big-box store-style wineglasses on the table, which is a warning sign that the wine service is going to be less than spectacular.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
But even if your nocturia isn't a warning sign for other health issues, the loss of sleep is likely enough reason to seek help.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Still, the May report from the payrolls processing firm showing just 37,000 net new hires jibes with other weakening labor market indicators that seem like a warning sign for a potential downside surprise from the BLS.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 June 2025
If the marketing team is consistently reporting on impressions, likes, clicks or followers—but can’t connect those metrics to qualified leads, pipeline or revenue—this is a clear warning sign.
—Patricia Nagy, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
But even if your nocturia isn't a warning sign for other health issues, the loss of sleep is likely enough reason to seek help.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Still, the May report from the payrolls processing firm showing just 37,000 net new hires jibes with other weakening labor market indicators that seem like a warning sign for a potential downside surprise from the BLS.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 June 2025
If the marketing team is consistently reporting on impressions, likes, clicks or followers—but can’t connect those metrics to qualified leads, pipeline or revenue—this is a clear warning sign.
—Patricia Nagy, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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“Warning sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warning%20sign. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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