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as in caution
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
she delivered a strict warning that anyone who was caught stealing would be fired
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as in sign
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the ominously darkening sky was a warning that a tornado was approaching
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as in cautionary
serving as or offering a warning
usually gave her trademark warning look when the children were getting out of hand
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as in alerting
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 warning
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
So while Oyun-Erdene’s demise was likely rooted in factional bickering rather than a nefarious power grab, the debacle contains a stark warning that Mongolia’s political class needs to start pulling in the same direction for cherished freedoms to be secured.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 June 2025
Scott Sonner, Star Tribune, 27 July 2021
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
—Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Even the mainstream media is warning users away from RCS, leaving Google with some thinking to do.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Haiti’s has been largely isolated from the world due to its escalating gang violence, which has not only prompted countries like Canada and the United States to place it under its highest travel warning, but also made flying into Port-au-Prince dangerous.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
So while Oyun-Erdene’s demise was likely rooted in factional bickering rather than a nefarious power grab, the debacle contains a stark warning that Mongolia’s political class needs to start pulling in the same direction for cherished freedoms to be secured.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 June 2025
Adjective
The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.
—Scott Sonner, Star Tribune, 27 July 2021
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
—Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
Verb
Your local television forecast, weather App, and warning information depends on government satellites, radars, models, observations, and personnel.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Even the mainstream media is warning users away from RCS, leaving Google with some thinking to do.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Still, some caution is warranted, especially for adolescent boys and young men, the one group with a consistently observed—albeit small—risk of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, Makam says.—
Shreyas Teegala,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Fans lined up early and made signs to catch a glimpse of the future star.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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To some, the shift may vindicate Trump's America First strategy — a sign that pressuring allies to increase defense spending is working.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: Consumers appreciate transparency and forewarning.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Fast-food forewarning: McDonald’s reported lackluster quarterly earnings Thursday morning, posting its steepest U.S. same-store sales decline since the early days of the Covid pandemic in 2020.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Your skin may be sensitive after red light exposure.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 June 2025
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Florida has been on fire on the road, averaging 4.75 red lights 🚨 per game away from home, the fifth-highest mark in NHL history.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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And while the formal rules on travel have relaxed, the admonitory official language is unchanged.—
John Liu,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2023
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Satire has always had an admonitory function, and besides, some people are so obnoxious that a writer has to slow-walk the reader through their awfulness.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2022
Verb
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Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The alert is for Bertie, Chowan and Perquimans counties.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) declared an unlawful assembly near Alameda and Temple streets after reports that protesters threw concrete pieces at officers, authorizing less-lethal munitions and initiating a citywide tactical alert.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
Noun
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If a company says your package is stuck in customs or asks for additional payment due to tariffs, that’s a major red flag.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Everything the Phillies measure with their pitchers to catch potential red flags has not indicated any physical issues.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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