warning sign
noun
: something which shows that something else will happen
Falling prices may be a warning sign of a recession.
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Home sales and prices in the four-county Sacramento area showed slight increases in May, a warning sign of potential problems ahead in 2026.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Treat it as a warning sign and take a few smart steps.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Spending That Outpaces Revenue Spending outpacing revenue is the clearest warning sign.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
No single measurement appeared to provide a definitive warning sign on its own.
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Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Treat it as a warning sign and take a few smart steps.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Spending That Outpaces Revenue Spending outpacing revenue is the clearest warning sign.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
No single measurement appeared to provide a definitive warning sign on its own.
—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for warning sign
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“Warning sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warning%20sign. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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