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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
Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
The tornadoes displayed classic radar signatures such as hook echoes and debris balls, which helped meteorologists issue timely warnings.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 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
Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Even the mainstream media is warning users away from RCS, leaving Google with some thinking to do.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from MO-210/Exit 55 to US-69/Exit 52 on I-435.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
The tornadoes displayed classic radar signatures such as hook echoes and debris balls, which helped meteorologists issue timely warnings.
—Jim Foerster, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 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
Your local television forecast, weather App, and warning information depends on government satellites, radars, models, observations, and personnel.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Even the mainstream media is warning users away from RCS, leaving Google with some thinking to do.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
Noun
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Streaming services, too, continue to err on the side of caution, attempting to balance artistic freedom, commercial success, and public sensibilities.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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Err on the side of caution, all three experts agree, and move on.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In addition to taking medical history, your healthcare provider may perform the following exams: Physical exam: The provider will assess your hips, legs, and feet for signs of tightness or injury and measure your legs' range of motion.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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The peaceful protesters waved signs targeting Trump and Musk.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Others chalk up social trends such as learning to play the harmonica or wearing more brown clothing as forewarnings of a financial downturn on the horizon.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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But a little forewarning: If Denver loses this weekend and the Wild sign Buium soon after, don’t expect Buium to immediately get games if the Wild’s playoff spot or positioning isn’t locked and their blue line is healthy.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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State police said the driver later allegedly blew through a red light at the intersection of Kelly Road and Route 83 before continuing north on Route 83, the warrant affidavits said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Bosworth reveals that she's been obsessed with red light therapy and has gotten her husband into the trend.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
24 Mar. 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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Palace put a message out on their social media page advising the issue had been fixed around 35 minutes after tickets went on sale.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite this being the lowest classification, health officials are still advising consumers to take precautions.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bravo’s grieving family were further frustrated by the California Highway Patrol’s decision not to issue an Amber Alert — the statewide alert activated by authorities to help find missing children — after Lee and the children disappeared.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The alert, relayed by the National Weather Service, warns that weather conditions are conducive to producing high levels of ozone pollution, prompting officials to advise millions to take specific measures that can reduce emissions—including avoiding drive-thru lanes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another easy indicator or red flag to watch for is whether the message was part of a group text or sent to other people.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The dramatic scenes came after Friday’s practice session had seen four red flags, two of which were due to trackside fires, apparently caused by sparks from the cars’ skid blocks landing on the dry grass.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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