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
Melvin Backman, Quartz, 28 Oct. 2024
The job seeker in question revealed that prior candidates are giving their peers a helpful heads-up and leaking the interview questions they were asked on websites like 1point3acres and Cscareers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
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
Translation: Just a heads-up that this could happen again sometime in the future.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 28 Oct. 2024
The job seeker in question revealed that prior candidates are giving their peers a helpful heads-up and leaking the interview questions they were asked on websites like 1point3acres and Cscareers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
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
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Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings Tuesday in the Northeast and firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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After a dry week marked by red flag warnings signaling fire danger and the threat of power shutoffs for some, rain was forecast to shower the Bay Area on and off through the end of the week.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Whenever possible, athletic trainers should be on the sidelines to support student-athletes, Master said, and athletes should be aware of concussion symptoms in themselves and their teammates and seek care right away.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Be aware of how media habits may be affecting your sleep or mood.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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More blue-chip sponsors are wary of such shows, which often align themselves with a vocal niche of progressives or conservatives.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Look for a refund policy: Be wary of any ticket listings that don’t offer clear details about the terms of the transaction.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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But Chinese officials laser-focused on stabilizing their faltering economy are also mindful of the tariffs of 60% or more that Trump has vowed to impose on all Chinese imports.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Practice being mindful of things that could lead to negative behaviors and emotions.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo vowed to remain vigilant, to continue to gather information and to monitor the situation closely.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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But as with any potential emerging disease, staying vigilant is key.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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In stage one the car is controlled remotely by a watchful parent.Vijay Govindarajan, Tojin T. Eapen, Daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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An oncologist who, in the face of this much evidence, shrugged and proposed watchful waiting as the best therapy would not be an optimist.Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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In turn, this leads to greater success, stronger relationships and a more loyal, engaged workforce.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Seeing a movie at a theatre is another way to stay away from your phone and hopefully become engaged in something that isn’t the election.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Skepticism abounds, even from one of the most observant former players, Brandon McCarthy, who pitched for the Dodgers and Yankees.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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During this 24-hour period, observant Jewish people fast, engage in reflection and prayer and formally repent for any sin that might have been committed during the previous Hebrew year.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Heads-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heads-up. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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