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as in advice
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 signs
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the ominously darkening sky was a warning that a tornado was approaching
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Recent Examples of warnings
Managing Potential Warnings Court records from lawsuits shed light on how the manufacturers have managed potential warnings from the field.
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David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Evacuation orders affecting about 300 residents in the Oak Leaf Circle area were downgraded to warnings.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
If internal promotion rates fall and companies lean harder on external senior hires who do not yet exist in sufficient numbers, the warnings from Cortez, DDI, and Korn Ferry will have been correct.
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Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
His warnings contrasted starkly with the brief but glorious interludes of culinary fabulism that punctuated our travel down South.
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Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
1 July 2026
Police might no longer need to issue written warnings and give people a chance to gather their belongings and relocate before arresting them for public camping.
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Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Conditions are particularly dangerous in the Northeast, where temperatures in the 90s combined with very high humidity have prompted the National Weather Service to issue warnings about extreme heat, including in cities hosting World Cup matches.
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Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Tornado warnings and watches are in effect and a ground stop is in place at Denver International Airport.
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Alex Lehnert,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Evacuation orders affecting about 300 residents in the Oak Leaf Circle area were downgraded to warnings.
—
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
If internal promotion rates fall and companies lean harder on external senior hires who do not yet exist in sufficient numbers, the warnings from Cortez, DDI, and Korn Ferry will have been correct.
—
Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
His warnings contrasted starkly with the brief but glorious interludes of culinary fabulism that punctuated our travel down South.
—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.
—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
1 July 2026
Police might no longer need to issue written warnings and give people a chance to gather their belongings and relocate before arresting them for public camping.
—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Conditions are particularly dangerous in the Northeast, where temperatures in the 90s combined with very high humidity have prompted the National Weather Service to issue warnings about extreme heat, including in cities hosting World Cup matches.
—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Tornado warnings and watches are in effect and a ground stop is in place at Denver International Airport.
—
Alex Lehnert,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings
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This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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Banks are starting to explore using AI to boost the productivity of their wealth management departments, especially as rising incomes and wealth boost the demand for financial advice.
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And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
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Chopper 4 flew over the detention center and observed no visible signs that the facility was being dismantled.
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Traditional software presents dashboards showing regulatory signals and routes alerts to analysts who decide what action to take.
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Be sure to sign up for text alerts and follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Flipboard to stay updated!
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Both earlier crashes were reportedly linked to drivers running red lights, heightening concerns among local residents about safety at the intersection, the outlet reported.
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Two hours later, Eric was standing in the 200 level in front of a Canes backdrop with red lights above his head.
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Fire alarms sounded after a resident pulled the alarm, prompting crews to evacuate buildings as a precaution.
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According to the researchers, traditional alarms often grab workers’ attention without providing enough context about the source or urgency of a hazard.
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Members of Forbes Technology Council share red flags that can help users make smarter decisions about which apps deserve their trust.
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Some behaviors are more subtle—and according to industry professionals, these are the biggest red flags.
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On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
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Commencement season puts Faust’s admonitions to the test.
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune cautions against placing your faith in the wrong person.
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Managing tires and fuel strategy, as well as reacting to yellow-flag cautions, can flip races.
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“Warnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warnings. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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