warning sign

noun

: something which shows that something else will happen

Falling prices may be a warning sign of a recession.

Examples of warning sign in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Albers and colleagues are interested in whether olfactory dysfunction — the sometimes-subtle loss of sense of smell — can serve as an early warning sign for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and traumatic brain injury. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025

The recent decline in male support could signal trouble for Trump, and could be an early warning sign of broader voter fatigue or waning enthusiasm among a group that once formed a core part of his base. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025

And this is the real warning sign for the administration right now: Independents. —NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025

Your son’s resistance to going to therapy with your boyfriend is a big warning sign. —R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025

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