as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
thanks for the heads-up about the upcoming visit from the corporate big shots
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Recent Examples of heads-up
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2023
With Spalding still trailing by two with one minute left, Lamothe helped make the difference with a heads-up play.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2023
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
The Pixel Watch 4 adds new exercise modes, including pickleball and basketball, and the ability to stream real-time cycling metrics to the Fitbit app for use as a heads-up handlebar display.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Every year, Michigan homeowners get a heads-up on how much their property taxes could be going up.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2023
With Spalding still trailing by two with one minute left, Lamothe helped make the difference with a heads-up play.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2023
Adjective
The system links to cameras and sensors on tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, projecting a 360-degree view through a transparent heads-up display.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
The Pixel Watch 4 adds new exercise modes, including pickleball and basketball, and the ability to stream real-time cycling metrics to the Fitbit app for use as a heads-up handlebar display.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads-up
Noun
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Some counties are adding sirens that don’t depend on fragile cell networks to emit warnings, for one.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, announced on September 12, the FDA is once again expanding their warning list to include Jiva organic ground cinnamon, which also contains high levels of the heavy metal.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many of these guests were not aware of CGTN’s links to Beijing.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s why Marino would like more people to be aware of MASH and get checked for it.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Low days supply means vehicles are selling quickly and demand is strong, while a high days supply indicates sales are slow or dealers are carrying too much inventory—consumers may be wary.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the Fed has been wary, concerned of triggering higher inflation.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The judges seemed mindful that timing is of the essence and hinted a ruling might come sooner rather than later.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bone up on unit pricing and be mindful of the mode of pricing—whether the item is based on weight (per pound) or by quantity or count.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In an era of frequent job changes, staying vigilant about your 401(k)s is essential.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Be vigilant about rooting them out until the first hard frost kills them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Caption with Intention has been a project in the pipeline since 2019 under the watchful eye of Bruno Mazzotti, an Executive Creative Director at FCB Chicago who, having grown up in Brazil with two deaf parents, identifies as a real-life CODA as in the 2022 Oscar-winning film of the same title.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nine other members of the American team are there, under the watchful eye of Bradley and his vice-captains.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By staying physically active, mentally engaged, socially connected and attentive to overall health, many people can protect recall well into their later years.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Modern studies confirm that leaders who score higher in emotional intelligence create more engaged and collaborative teams.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cryer is similarly observant toward Sheen’s extended public meltdown, an early inflection point in the social media era in which onlookers got an exhilarating blow-by-blow of one man’s downward spiral.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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They’re perfectly matched — Julian is the quiet, observant one while Fleur is chatty, outgoing and ambitious.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-up. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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