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as in alerts
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 signs
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the ominously darkening sky was a warning that a tornado was approaching
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Recent Examples of warnings
In recent years, Grupo Firme, Fuerza Regida, and Peso Pluma have received similar warnings from different cartels, prompting them to cancel shows to protect themselves and their fans.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
France’s cyber defense agency CERT-FR has confirmed the latest such warnings have just been issued.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Perhaps even worse is the horrifying relatability, as the bereaved father ignores the warnings and buries his dead child in an ancient burial ground.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Scientists are optimistic about combining AI with traditional models, hoping for even better, earlier warnings in the future.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
France’s cyber defense agency CERT-FR has confirmed the latest such warnings have just been issued.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Perhaps even worse is the horrifying relatability, as the bereaved father ignores the warnings and buries his dead child in an ancient burial ground.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Scientists are optimistic about combining AI with traditional models, hoping for even better, earlier warnings in the future.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings
Noun
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Some saw the alerts on televisions in the West Wing, others on social media, according to White House staffers who discussed the events on the condition of anonymity.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are no heat alerts currently in effect for anywhere in the country.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Investors flocked to bonds because of signs of a slowdown in the labor market.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, secrecy triggers hypervigilance, where one partner obsessively scans for signs of deception or hidden threats, and naturally so given the suspicious nature of the matter.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tower 28 had an aha moment when the brand decided to take that advice and create GetSet Matte Powder Blush, which combines the two into one long-wear formula.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The first-year player peppered him with questions, while also asking for advice after his first game at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If drivers don’t stop for red lights or stop signs, changing the speed of a sign will not matter!—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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That interaction produces the green and red lights.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The panel issued over 100 recommendations, from limiting cash bail for misdemeanors to expanding racial equity training for prosecutors.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Schoonen noted that many of the report’s recommendations will be used to develop a set of best-practices and model legislation that could be drafted into state laws and management recommendations for state wildlife agencies.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The transfer raised some red flags for the senator, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a 2024 study, scientists taped red flags taped to crickets’ hind legs to imitate the matador bugs and see how predatory birds responded.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While big volatility gauges aren’t sounding alarms — the VIX Index is hovering below 16 — there is a sense of nervousness that’s evident beyond big tech stocks.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lead author Lauryn Stafford, a researcher at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, said these numbers should set off alarms for governments and health systems worldwide.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are a number of cautions, though.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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To try and cope with this misperception, the law seeks to ensure that appropriate cautions and warnings are displayed to users.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warnings. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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