as in alerts
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 warns
However, despite the deluge of social media posts from hair transplant recipients, including Huffman, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery warns that many Turkish hair clinics are unlicensed and lack proper medical oversight.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BREW BLUNDER — Coffee expert warns one lazy habit can turn your single-serve machine into a germ trap.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The Storm Prediction Center warns of very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes through at least midweek.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
But the ripple effects put some 10 million to 12 million jobs at risk — half of Iran’s labor force — warns Hadi Kahalzadeh, an Iranian economist.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Don’t overpack your containers, Stern also warns.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
But Wolfe Research warns that the current standstill could create unintended consequences.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
But the ripple effects put some 10 million to 12 million jobs at risk — half of Iran’s labor force — warns Hadi Kahalzadeh, an Iranian economist.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office warns scammers are posing as Apple Pay security, sending fake charge alerts to pressure people into calling and handing over money or information.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS BREW BLUNDER — Coffee expert warns one lazy habit can turn your single-serve machine into a germ trap.
—FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The Storm Prediction Center warns of very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes through at least midweek.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
But the ripple effects put some 10 million to 12 million jobs at risk — half of Iran’s labor force — warns Hadi Kahalzadeh, an Iranian economist.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Don’t overpack your containers, Stern also warns.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
But Wolfe Research warns that the current standstill could create unintended consequences.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
But the ripple effects put some 10 million to 12 million jobs at risk — half of Iran’s labor force — warns Hadi Kahalzadeh, an Iranian economist.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office warns scammers are posing as Apple Pay security, sending fake charge alerts to pressure people into calling and handing over money or information.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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The young science aficionado decided to develop EYEVA, a device that looks like a visor and alerts the wearer when their eye begins to wander.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pronto and Snabbit have an SOS button within the app that alerts area supervisors in case of emergency.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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Kara Alaimo is a professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University and advises parents, students and teachers on how to manage screen time.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The white mailbox out front advises that deliveries should go to the house next door.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Khalifian cautions against diving in too fast.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Klinger cautions against drinking coffee on an empty stomach, which can irritate the stomach lining and lead to acid reflux or bloating.—
Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to Latest & Greatest, a franchise that celebrates all the shiniest new beauty launches of the month and informs you what’s worth your time and cash.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meta informs staff layoffs affecting 8,000 employees amid AI push – Amid a massive strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence, Meta has informed its staff of impending layoffs expected to affect approximately 8,000 employees as the tech giant restructures its workforce.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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