as in to alert
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 warn
When Trump warned against further violations, Putin paused.
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Dominic Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
However, the beguiling Elliot soon becomes distant and disappears without warning.
—Shayeza Walid, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
South Korean officials have warned that Beijing could build as many as a dozen additional installations in the area.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The retailing giant on Thursday provided a 2025 sales and profit forecast that was lower than analysts had expected, with executives warning about new challenges in an uncertain economic landscape.
—CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Dominic Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
However, the beguiling Elliot soon becomes distant and disappears without warning.
—Shayeza Walid, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
South Korean officials have warned that Beijing could build as many as a dozen additional installations in the area.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The retailing giant on Thursday provided a 2025 sales and profit forecast that was lower than analysts had expected, with executives warning about new challenges in an uncertain economic landscape.
—CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Warn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warn. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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