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
Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
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
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
Ford barely gave congressional leaders a heads-up, and none of them could quite grasp his reasons for haste.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
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
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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Meanwhile, water rescues were underway in flooded parts of Nashville, Tennessee, where the rain could persist for days after an unnerving night of tornado warnings that drained the batteries of some sirens across the city, the fire department said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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After Trump's announcement on Wednesday, some Wall Street firms voiced warnings about a possible recession.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Being aware of your monthly budgetary needs, including when bills are due and how much to set aside for an emergency fund is paramount when setting up your finances for stability.—
Víctor Rosario,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That might mean that a recession caused by the Trump administration's tariff policy would actually drive adoption of artificial intelligence by companies that have so far been wary of the tech.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Subject to partisan litmus tests, military leaders might be wary of offering advice that contradicts the administration’s priorities.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, these steps are necessary for expansion, and companies that are mindful of these considerations can not only enter new markets but also thrive in them.—
Vinod Sivagnanam,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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If participating in events or personal consumption, be mindful of local laws and regulations.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But being vigilant and seeking medical attention at the first sign of the illness—which is caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same culprit behind chicken pox—can make a big difference in your recovery.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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Remain vigilant in our name, and in memory of us; recognize when human rights, women’s rights, children’s rights and minority rights are being violated.—
Stephanie Liechtenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rand and Egwene forge their own path under Moiraine's watchful eye.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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For now, the babies are being kept out of public view in the zoo’s Reptile and Amphibian House, under the watchful eye of the animal care team.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The nation’s largest association of observant Jews, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, held its first-ever attorneys’ conference in February.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the observant player will think BLADE and New Los Angeles’ general setup lends itself a little too well to militaristic fascism.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-up. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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