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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
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
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
Claudia Grisales, NPR, 26 May 2026
Without warning on November 14, 1963, new land emerged from the cold black waters above the Reykjanes Ridge.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Noun
Europe stepped up warnings of the risks the bloc faces from a rising China, but analysts noted division among and within the continent’s biggest economies.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
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
Now some are warning if MAGA has its way, the party's tent may shrink as a result of the president's policies and his falling poll numbers.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 26 May 2026
Without warning on November 14, 1963, new land emerged from the cold black waters above the Reykjanes Ridge.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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Do not let caution flatten your momentum, but do not gamble with your resources either.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Small craft should exercise caution over the Atlantic waters and the Keys waters.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
Noun
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War came in the summer of 1914 because of the all-encompassing fear that had gripped many Great Power leaders, looking for signs that they would be attacked.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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There were two locations filmed for this video, one 200+ feet away from the ballot box (with signs) and one next to the ballot box (no signs).—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The cautionary tales are bottomless, from Reading and Blackburn Rovers’ respective demotions in England two seasons ago to FC Girondins de Bordeaux and ASJ Soyaux in France, who this year were forced to collapse due to structural vulnerabilities.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Some have served as a cautionary tale.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Thanks to loyal reader Ben Gellman-Chomsky for alerting me to it on BlueSky.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That electronic suppression could be designed to prevent nearby Cuban forces from alerting leadership, coordinating reinforcements or tracking incoming aircraft.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Noun
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That forewarning came to pass, with the Galaxy S26 launching at a higher price than its predecessor in select markets.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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More than a forewarning, the project is an open invitation into the Texan’s sonic world, drawing on elements from an array of genres.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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But location data recovered from Brian Hooker’s electronic devices contradicts his early statements to investigators advising them where to look for his wife, the official said.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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The military men are tasked with advising General Eisenhower (Fraser) on the air and sea conditions surrounding the Allies’ key advance in the summer of 1944.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The alert is for Discovery Bay and Byron.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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These were not a part of the prayer, but alerts from Tarteel, identifying the passage being read and allowing worshipers to follow along with the text in both Arabic and their native language in real time.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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