1
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
For Durnell and thousands of others who say Roundup caused their cancers, the Supreme Court’s ruling could determine whether consumers retain the ability to challenge product safety warnings in court.
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Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The workforce warnings, in particular, are getting louder, with a mix of smart alerts and a cacophony of cliches.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Texas weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
So far this year, the weather service has issued 37 tornado warnings through April 27, the second-highest since 2006.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … SAFETY QUESTIONS — Two passenger jets trigger collision warnings on approach into busy airport.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
And that was supposed to be one of the Game 2 warnings.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The workforce warnings, in particular, are getting louder, with a mix of smart alerts and a cacophony of cliches.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Texas weather watches and warnings Stay informed.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
So far this year, the weather service has issued 37 tornado warnings through April 27, the second-highest since 2006.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … SAFETY QUESTIONS — Two passenger jets trigger collision warnings on approach into busy airport.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
And that was supposed to be one of the Game 2 warnings.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings
Noun
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the spot, Mary Kay began applying the advice in her notes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With most dogs showing signs of dental disease by age three, simple, low-effort solutions are gaining traction among pet owners looking for consistency without adding complexity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sources with knowledge of the case previously told Fox News Digital there were no signs of a struggle inside.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Juliana shared suicidal thoughts with the AI bot dozens of times, with no pushback or alerts, Montoya said.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Set up account alerts wherever your bank or financial platform allows it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But since the Golden Pacific Powerlink is expected to use towers 150 to 200 feet tall to carry the power lines, Fordem expects the towers would meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements to have red lights atop them that would mar the desert’s night skies and increase light pollution.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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At the time, a system of red lights on the runway that act as a warning for crossing traffic were still lit up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Modern security environments rely on multiple systems, including cameras, alarms, and access control.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a radioactive cloud was wafting across Europe, setting off alarms in a Swedish laboratory nearly seven hundred miles away and slowly sickening tens of thousands of people.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don’t ignore the red flags… but don’t jump to conclusions either.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other red flags are alterations, cross-outs or erasures.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His father, Steven Leroy Crews, and mother Jeanna Marie Gabellini, both 58, will each face one misdemeanor count for repeatedly allowing their child to ride the e-moto from age 14 to 17, despite citations and admonitions from law enforcement.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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None of the usual admonitions against leveraging tragedy for political purposes.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Aegerter cautions against planting tomatoes alongside or after other members of the nightshade family, such as eggplant, peppers, or potatoes, as these plants are often susceptible to the same disease.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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There have been 42 yellow flags through seven races — the fewest cautions at this point in the season since 2018.—
Nate Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Warnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warnings. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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