warnings

noun

plural of warning
1
as in advice
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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2
as in signs
something that tells of approaching danger or risk the ominously darkening sky was a warning that a tornado was approaching

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Recent Examples of warnings South African President Cyril Ramaphosa clashed with the head of state energy company Eskom over the speed of opening the national power grid to private operators, pitting the government’s flagship energy reform against warnings of bondholder shock. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026 In January 2025, the Commissioners Court approved a policy along party lines giving sheriff’s deputies the ability to issue trespass warnings to anyone in violation of the decorum policy. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026 This includes small tweaks such as adding warnings to Gmail to prevent potentially costly email errors, Android AI voice scam alerts and the deployment of more regular Chrome security updates. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Jurors found Morales's parents, Arnold Morales and Susana Salto Alvarez, liable for ignoring warnings about their son's driving history. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The outage meant that severe thunderstorm, flash flood and tornado warnings were significantly delayed in reaching the public, except via NOAA Weather Radio, according to the NWS. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Overstayers could face penalties under national law, including warnings, fines, detention, and future entry restrictions. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 When temperatures soar, friends and neighbors share heat warnings, check on older adults or other community members who may need help, and coordinate community cooling shelters when formal systems are overwhelmed. — Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit claimed that the girl might still be living had Alameda County social workers heeded numerous warnings about the girl’s wellbeing. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings
  1. advice
  2. signs
  3. alerts
  4. red lights
  5. alarms
  6. red flags
  7. admonitions
  8. cautions
Noun
  • His counterintuitive advice includes doing nothing for ten minutes before high-stakes moments to minimize anxiety.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • My advice for other borrowers Student loan refinance companies often advertise their lowest interest rates to catch your eye, but that's only one piece of the puzzle.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • The mature-skin serum smooths and firms visible signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Around Nu Stadium, fans held messages and signs of support for Messi as well.
    — Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of signs
Noun
  • The law also requires police training on missing-person alerts.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • CFOs should work with technology leaders to set token budgets, cost alerts and approval requirements for high-volume or autonomous use cases.
    — Tony Jarjoura, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of alerts
Noun
  • Police said Bessent, who had no license, drove more than 118 mph, blowing through red lights before crashing into a Chevrolet Cruz.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While that level isn’t full of color, the yellow and red lights of the spotlight buoys stand out, bright and saturated.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of red lights
Noun
  • Officials confirmed that the building’s smoke alarms were present and activated, though the structure was not equipped with a fire alarm or sprinkler system.
    — Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, Gemini will be able to perform basic functions even when the watch is offline, such as managing timers and alarms or starting a workout.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of alarms
Noun
  • There are six red flags of CDR that signify an identity fused to work, where self-worth depends on achievement.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Other grants also raised red flags for experts and lawmakers.
    — Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of red flags
Noun
  • On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
    — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • Commencement season puts Faust’s admonitions to the test.
    — Austin Sarat, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Definition of admonitions
Noun
  • Mayo Clinic cautions, however, that antibiotics are not helpful in most cases.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • And because there are few cautions, there’s an emphasis on green-flag pit stops and the pit crew’s ability to be fast and mistake free.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of cautions

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