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as in caution
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 sign
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
the ominously darkening sky was a warning that a tornado was approaching
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as in cautionary
serving as or offering a warning
usually gave her trademark warning look when the children were getting out of hand
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as in alerting
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 warning
Annie Nova,rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The stock is up more than a third this year, outperforming shares of rival luxury-car makers that have issued profit warnings after more pronounced sales declines.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
Scott Sonner, Star Tribune, 27 July 2021
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
—Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Apple cider has become synonymous with the start of fall, but health officials are warning consumers that drinking the cozy beverage is not without risk.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The study, released on the eve of Election Day, adds to the pile of economic and industry analysis warning of the inflationary impacts of the Republican presidential nominee’s hardline approach to trade.
—Annie Nova,rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The stock is up more than a third this year, outperforming shares of rival luxury-car makers that have issued profit warnings after more pronounced sales declines.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The bureau also will post more warning notices at 750 livestock sale facilities and review other potential changes to federal regulations.
—Scott Sonner, Star Tribune, 27 July 2021
In response, statistical authorities around the world could do little but issue warning press releases.
—Andrew Whitby, Time, 17 Apr. 2020
Verb
Companies are starting to see relationships with subordinates as warning signs for other problematic behavior within an organization.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Apple cider has become synonymous with the start of fall, but health officials are warning consumers that drinking the cozy beverage is not without risk.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warning
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In an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, 12 states prohibit the use of natural deer urine and permit only synthetic scents.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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None of the state's tabulation centers are in the scope of the power shut-offs, though PG&E also has provided backup generators there as well out of an abundance of caution.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, more noticeable signs of contamination are visible mold spots, an unpleasant smell, cloudy water, or an off-putting taste.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Nevertheless, some Iranian missiles did impact, especially during the latter attack, which was more ferocious and came with less forewarning.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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From Grover’s geographical layout to the forewarnings of what’s to come, viewers are compelled to take an interest in this place because of him.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
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Officials said the Uber driver stopped at a red light and began praying in Arabic.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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The downtown restaurant-meets-club was transformed for one night only into a multi-floor party venue bathed in deep red light.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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And while the formal rules on travel have relaxed, the admonitory official language is unchanged.John Liu, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2023
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Satire has always had an admonitory function, and besides, some people are so obnoxious that a writer has to slow-walk the reader through their awfulness.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 11 May 2022
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The State Department is advising against travel to Haiti in the midst of violent political turmoil.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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There’ve been a lot of studies advising us that a lack of sleep negatively affects health.New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
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Storm pounds the Caribbean Hurricane and tropical storm alerts were in place for most of Cuba and the Cayman Islands as Rafael began to pass through the Caymans on Tuesday night.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The red flag warning encompassed almost all of the Bay Area, excepting large portions of Sonoma and Marin counties.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Startups often lack financial planning, which is a massive red flag.Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Warning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warning. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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