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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
Annie Nova,rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The stock is up more than a third this year, outperforming shares of rival luxury-car makers that have issued profit warnings after more pronounced sales declines.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Apple cider has become synonymous with the start of fall, but health officials are warning consumers that drinking the cozy beverage is not without risk.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The study, released on the eve of Election Day, adds to the pile of economic and industry analysis warning of the inflationary impacts of the Republican presidential nominee’s hardline approach to trade.
—Annie Nova,rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The stock is up more than a third this year, outperforming shares of rival luxury-car makers that have issued profit warnings after more pronounced sales declines.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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
Companies are starting to see relationships with subordinates as warning signs for other problematic behavior within an organization.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Apple cider has become synonymous with the start of fall, but health officials are warning consumers that drinking the cozy beverage is not without risk.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
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In an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, 12 states prohibit the use of natural deer urine and permit only synthetic scents.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Out of an abundance of caution, the school will hold a virtual learning day Tuesday, Elliott wrote.Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, more noticeable signs of contamination are visible mold spots, an unpleasant smell, cloudy water, or an off-putting taste.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The wonderfully random explosions of spontaneous noise, all of it free of forewarning.Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 14 Apr. 2024
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Nevertheless, some Iranian missiles did impact, especially during the latter attack, which was more ferocious and came with less forewarning.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The display screen gives real-time air quality levels in the form of green, orange, and red lights, and the machine will automatically adjust its cleaning efficiency based on the air quality in the room.Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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The phone rang so frequently that Mintz had to install a second dedicated line in his little house in Laurel Canyon; whenever John or Yoko called, a red light would illuminate.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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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
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The State Department is advising against travel to Haiti in the midst of violent political turmoil.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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There’ve been a lot of studies advising us that a lack of sleep negatively affects health.New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
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After several other false alerts, including the delivery of flowers and praise from filmmaking legend Yash Chopra, the film remained unsold, leaving the filmmaker to become distributor as well.Patrick Frater, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hurricane tracker: Track active storms in the Atlantic Texas weather watches and warnings Stay informed: Get weather alerts via text Interactive map: Hurricanes, tropical storms that have passed near your city When is the Atlantic hurricane season?Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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As vice president, Harris has urged states to pass red flag laws and supported federal gun safety legislation that included funding for mental health and school security resources.Matthew Crowley, Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pressuring for Money or Favors: Urgent requests for money or favors, especially without legitimate business context, are serious red flags.Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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