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 The National Weather Service issued flood warnings for Orange and San Diego counties from Sunday morning to midday Thursday. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 Flood warnings are also in place, while airports, ferries, railways and roads have seen disruptions. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Behind the scenes, Israel received direct warnings that Hamas was planning something big. — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 Zelensky said earlier this week that on multiple occasions Ukraine had received no US intelligence warnings of ballistic strikes. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Wind-speed monitoring provides warnings and reduces operating speeds when preset thresholds are exceeded. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Charlotte Water has revisited 172 sites where customers received first warnings. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 One homeowner attempted to fight the fire despite crews’ warnings. — Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026 The cutback came soon after the country was hit by dozens of ballistic missiles, which took out power for 600,000 people in Kyiv, without America’s customary advance warnings. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 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
  • Weiss-Wolf’s advice emphasizes understanding your options and advocating for better health care, while recognizing that disclosing symptoms or requesting an accommodation can carry risks.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026
  • My advice to other anglers is to pay attention to your tackle and have confidence in your gear.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • Every year after Halloween, Spirit Halloween’s stores empty out and the signs come down.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Watch for unusual phone behavior An infected phone may show signs such as unexplained mobile data usage, excessive background activity, unexpected advertisements or apps appearing without your permission.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of signs
Noun
  • In this case, the AI agent carried over an earlier instruction not to send any Slack messages to OpenAI’s team, using that to justify turning off the alerts.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fraud Protection Services include check-payment limits and alerts, check monitoring and ACH debit block.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of alerts
Noun
  • Around midnight, Bethune walked into the parking lot, where the men approached him in a gray 2026 Toyota Camry equipped with flashing blue and red lights, according to Fagan and Johnson’s arrest affidavits.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The program is intended to discourage dangerous driving and reinforce the importance of stopping for school buses when their red lights are flashing and stop arms are extended.
    — Logan Hall, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of red lights
Noun
  • Set those alarms early again Sunday because the NFL is headed overseas for another international showdown.
    — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The standard double comes with plush furnishings, down duvets and pillows, Bose speakers and alarms, flat-screen TVs, and a view of either the rooftop of the hotel pool, plus little perks like free Champagne at check-in.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of alarms
Noun
  • The poor decision-making, surprisingly shaky accuracy, inability to elevate a weak supporting cast and difficulty moving through progressions quickly are all serious red flags.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Also last year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s admission that an AI bubble exists and Michael Burry’s bearish bets represented more red flags.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of red flags
Noun
  • Xi’s reserved and opaque public demeanor embodies such admonitions.
    — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of admonitions
Noun
  • Nearly four hours were spent neutralized behind the safety car, with 16 cautions that prevented this year’s race from ever really developing a rhythm.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Two poor challenges in quick succession, both of which were borderline cautions anyway, usually lead to a card.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of cautions

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“Warnings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warnings. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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