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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
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
The warning system will take aim at high-risk behavior by only issuing warnings for vehicles reaching significant speeds.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Maddalena Gomez, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
The program would put four mobile speed-warning cameras in the city, with one initially placed in each council district.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Sure, there are the usual bad-faith judgments that women face for enjoying makeup in practically any context, but what about genuine concerns over breakouts and warnings from dermatologists?
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
The warning system will take aim at high-risk behavior by only issuing warnings for vehicles reaching significant speeds.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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
But then comes Mother Mary, and the mood changes as if someone had dimmed the lights in the theater without warning.
—Maddalena Gomez, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
The program would put four mobile speed-warning cameras in the city, with one initially placed in each council district.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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However, the researchers added a note of caution, noting that the technology was still in its early stages and could not be deployed at large scales immediately.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The developer is proceeding with caution.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other factors, including scars, bruising, ligature marks and signs of malnutrition, supported evidence of long-term abuse, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many of the victims of Saturday's attack were reportedly from a village near the town of Cajibío, where a vigil was held Monday, with hundreds of people dressing in white as a sign of peace.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Somewhat muted amid Pat Riley’s comments this week about the need for decisive Miami Heat change were cautionary words about a process that also could be deferred, put on hold.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Indianapolis, just 180 miles southeast of here, serves as a cautionary tale.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pantry is alerting people of the SNAP changes and is offering SNAP recipients opportunities to help meet the work requirement hours.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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For one, countless stories have surfaced of the Apple Watch proactively catching atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rate, alerting someone to go to the hospital.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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More than a forewarning, the project is an open invitation into the Texan’s sonic world, drawing on elements from an array of genres.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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According to Davidson, the BAFTAs did give the crowd some forewarning about his tics.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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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In a letter sent Wednesday to TotalEnergies and provided to The Associated Press, Huffman and Raskin are letting the company know that Democrats have begun an investigation, are demanding documents and communications and are advising the CEO not to take the money.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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For women with dense tissue, the ACP says 3D mammography may be considered as a supplement, while advising against routine MRI or ultrasound for average-risk individuals.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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There is a moderate risk of rip currents along the Atlantic beaches, but no advisories or alerts for boaters.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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