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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
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
However no tsunami warnings or tsunami advisories were in effect.
—James Powel, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Legal analysts are warning that public statements by FBI Director Kash Patel about evidence in the Charlie Kirk shooting could jeopardize the state prosecution of suspect Tyler Robinson by creating grounds for defense motions tied to pre-hearing coverage and due-process concerns.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
What To Know The latest data from the National Weather Service issued warnings in several southern California areas.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
However no tsunami warnings or tsunami advisories were in effect.
—James Powel, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
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
In September 2024, the Agassiz-Harrison Observer reported that the movie was shooting on Pioneer Avenue in Agassiz, warning residents that there might be traffic delays due to the production.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Legal analysts are warning that public statements by FBI Director Kash Patel about evidence in the Charlie Kirk shooting could jeopardize the state prosecution of suspect Tyler Robinson by creating grounds for defense motions tied to pre-hearing coverage and due-process concerns.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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At the same time, Iranian diplomats urged caution.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This narrowing was the unmistakable sign of quantum squeezing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many of the protesters held anti-Trump signs and Palestinian flags.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Based on Williams' performance, several individuals issued cautionary remarks about the Bears' QB regarding his next game and the remainder of the NFL season.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Europe is a cautionary tale, not one the US should emulate or ignore.—
David Doty,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There has been a hunt for retribution in the aftermath of Kirk's killing, with conservatives highlighting individuals who have celebrated his death and alerting their employers.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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One of us – Micki Olson – worked with the federal government to develop the Message Design Dashboard to help alerting authorities craft clear and comprehensive emergency messages.—
Micki Olson,
The Conversation,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beliefs in false statements dropped from 19.5 percent in the control group to 12.3 percent in the forewarning group and to 10.6 percent among the participants who received simple explanations without forewarnings.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is when your neighbors will appreciate some forewarning—and a chance to tell you about their concerns.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Oxygen emits either a greenish-yellow light (the most familiar color of the aurora) or a red light; nitrogen generally gives off a blue light.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The blinking red light is obviously kicker Matt Gay, who missed field goal attempts from 58 and 52 yards Thursday.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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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The bank is advising its clients to take that change seriously, Sarah Kapnick, its global head of climate advisory, told Semafor.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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One woman, who identified herself only as Alice, questioned why the county wasn’t advising individuals living here illegally to self-deport.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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