as in alerts
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 warns
Swimming in the crystal-clear water is another must, although Chavez warns that the river stays around 54 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
While countries like the UK offer radon risk maps, Dallas warns against relying on assumptions.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
With so many Americans still struggling under the weight of high prices of everything from beef to insurance premiums, tax savings could be welcome news, but Vanden Houten warns that most of the benefits will go to the wealthy.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
When water temperatures spike, the state of Florida warns replanting groups to pause their efforts and keep those tender babies out of the water.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
While Frey warns women with textured hair that the topical solution can lead to dryness, flaking, and itching, which may perpetuate the hair loss cycle, De La Torre suggests taking medications orally can help combat some of the side effects.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
However, LaRue warns that not every filter allows washing.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Bank of America economist David Tinsley warns that consumers are indirectly footing part of the bill for the AI boom through higher utility costs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Do not submerge the sliding mechanism, Hensley warns.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
While countries like the UK offer radon risk maps, Dallas warns against relying on assumptions.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
With so many Americans still struggling under the weight of high prices of everything from beef to insurance premiums, tax savings could be welcome news, but Vanden Houten warns that most of the benefits will go to the wealthy.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
When water temperatures spike, the state of Florida warns replanting groups to pause their efforts and keep those tender babies out of the water.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
While Frey warns women with textured hair that the topical solution can lead to dryness, flaking, and itching, which may perpetuate the hair loss cycle, De La Torre suggests taking medications orally can help combat some of the side effects.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
However, LaRue warns that not every filter allows washing.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Bank of America economist David Tinsley warns that consumers are indirectly footing part of the bill for the AI boom through higher utility costs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Do not submerge the sliding mechanism, Hensley warns.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warns
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This Navfalcon Hidden Camera Detector has earned a permanent spot in my travel bag; this gadget picks up the radio frequency (RF) signals that are emitted by cameras and alerts you when these wireless signals have been detected.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Significant waves Myriad weather alerts warning of hazardous seas are in place along the Pacific Northwest coast, including a high surf advisory, small craft advisory, and others.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bayer also advises that the drug may cause drowsiness and vertigo, and recommends that anyone taking the drug to avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Then the same soothing voice that advises you to see a doctor for a prescription cautions the medication might also lead you to develop symptoms of myelosuppression, psoriatic arthritis and abdominal swelling.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Copper prices should not be so perky at a time when the world’s economy is hardly surging, The Economist cautions.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Wells Notice, which serves as the civil equivalent of a criminal grand jury target letter, informs the recipients that the Division is prepared to recommend to the Commissioners that they be sued.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Once passengers buy tickets, the attendant directs them to a waiting Tesla, informs the driver of the destination and sends them on their way.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Warns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warns. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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