as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
thanks for the heads-up about the upcoming visit from the corporate big shots
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Recent Examples of heads-up
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Many automakers are also exploring next-generation heads-up display technology, which puts vital information on a plane in alignment with the road ahead, keeping eyes forward rather than having to glance at a screen.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2023
The heads-up play allowed quarterback Max Duggan an extra second to make the pass to Quentin Johnston, who scored a 76-yard touchdown.
—Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
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Noun
The Sixth Man of the Year favorite scored 14 points in the frame on 5-of-7 shooting — three 3-pointers, a jumper in the lane and a heads-up layup after salvaging what initially appeared to be a Jaylen Brown turnover.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Many automakers are also exploring next-generation heads-up display technology, which puts vital information on a plane in alignment with the road ahead, keeping eyes forward rather than having to glance at a screen.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
With Spalding still trailing by two with one minute left, Lamothe helped make the difference with a heads-up play.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2023
The heads-up play allowed quarterback Max Duggan an extra second to make the pass to Quentin Johnston, who scored a 76-yard touchdown.
—Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heads-up
Noun
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The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Friday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:08 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, Sweden was granted an exemption from the ban in exchange for stricter warning labels.—
Carrie Battan,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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O'Brien argued the officers were well aware Chris Prichard was a serious threat to his wife.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Axios reported on Sunday that two senior White House officials acknowledged the administration was aware of and ignored the court order, with one suggesting the legal clash will end up in the U.S. Supreme Court.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cuban compared people who are wary of adopting AI tools in the workplace to those who were once afraid to embrace PCs and mobile devices.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Egypt is wary of the Muslim Brotherhood in which Hamas has its roots and has been fighting militant insurgents in the Sinai Peninsula, which neighbors Gaza.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, while many of these reforms are being implemented quickly, Musk must be mindful of the legal challenges mounting in the background.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Be mindful of unconsciously putting someone on a pedestal or getting lost in a fantasy — ground yourself in reality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Amid the chaos of the past 11 days, Mooney’s family and friends have stayed vigilant and sought updates on her condition as frequently as possible.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Remain vigilant Data breaches of this magnitude have become more common in recent years, according to Chetty.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The video shows a serious Red, focused on flipping the patties under the watchful eye of Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam. While Sexyy Red flips the burgers, another member of the kitchen staff covers them with cheese.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Oh, God, protect my daughter with your watchful eye that never sleeps.—
Mirna Alrached,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When these leaders improve, their teams become more engaged and productive.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Events like Wednesday’s — Berkshire played one of the PGA Tour’s most prestigious courses in tournament conditions in front of a crowd of hundreds of engaged fans — help push Berkshire toward his goal.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From a young age, Noah was observant and contemplated what was happening around him.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Off to one side of the rally, a small knot of people faced northeast for one of the five daily prayers said by observant Muslims while protest chants continued.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-up. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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