as in alerts
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 warns
The advisory warns of snow, sleet, and heavy rain, with conditions likely to make roads slippery and hazardous.
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Eric Henderson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Perhaps most importantly, Cheek warns how individual solutions aren’t enough to protect and heal us.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
As Israel ramps up its offensive against Hezbollah, migrant workers in Lebanon are being displaced for a second time — and resources are running thin, the International Organization for Migration warns.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The agency warns that glare, fog and choppy water can make small craft hard to spot.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorm risk on Wednesday, late afternoon and evening, with a maximum wind speed of over 70 mph and maximum hail size between a golf ball and a baseball.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
The advisory does not specify uniform procedures at the border but warns travelers that electronic data may be accessed and that enforcement can be arbitrary.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The National Park Service warns that excessive saltwater intrusion can weaken the trees over time, and in some cases, eventually kill them.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Self-assembly is free, but Peloton warns that the process can take up to 120 minutes and requires two people.
—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Eric Henderson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Perhaps most importantly, Cheek warns how individual solutions aren’t enough to protect and heal us.
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
As Israel ramps up its offensive against Hezbollah, migrant workers in Lebanon are being displaced for a second time — and resources are running thin, the International Organization for Migration warns.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The agency warns that glare, fog and choppy water can make small craft hard to spot.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The National Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorm risk on Wednesday, late afternoon and evening, with a maximum wind speed of over 70 mph and maximum hail size between a golf ball and a baseball.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
The advisory does not specify uniform procedures at the border but warns travelers that electronic data may be accessed and that enforcement can be arbitrary.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The National Park Service warns that excessive saltwater intrusion can weaken the trees over time, and in some cases, eventually kill them.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Self-assembly is free, but Peloton warns that the process can take up to 120 minutes and requires two people.
—Craig Rawlins-Wilson, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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The Cass County jail alerts prosecutors when individuals are booked into its facility, but not law enforcement agencies.—
April Baumgarten,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Norton 360 Deluxe includes a dark web monitoring tool that continually scans dark web sites and shady forums for your private information and alerts you to data breaches.—
PCMag BrandX for Norton,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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To reduce the chances of snakes around your home, TPWD advises keeping your lawn trimmed low and removing brush, woodpiles, rocks, and debris where snakes and rodents may hide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nationwide advises talking to your tax preparer to determine whether this strategy makes sense for you.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Going on, Erik cautions against using services without performing due diligence.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Oury cautions visitors to Haleiwa exercise patience and understanding as many may have lost their homes or are experiencing intense financial strain and trauma.—
Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gavrilovska reflects on Pynchon’s long career and his interest in writing about systems, how his time as a technical writer at Boeing informs his work, his classic novels Gravity’s Rainbow and The Crying of Lot 49, and his new novel, Shadow Ticket.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Luna, the latest in Norwegian’s Prima Plus Class, takes inspiration from space – a theme that informs the design, amenities and programming.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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