as in warnings
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-ups
Roeling said there are group chats between him and his counterparts around the league to ask questions and provide tips or heads-ups regarding the visa and immigration process.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads-ups
Noun
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In the case of Jean Denis, there had been warnings for weeks that an attack was imminent, the National Human Rights Defense Network said in a report to be published next week on the violence.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Florida weather radar Florida weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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His advice is refreshingly simple and practical.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Heads-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-ups. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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