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
When consumers receive calls from an unknown number urging them to dial back, hang up, the FTC warns.
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Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The kind Savannah Guthrie warns viewers about before playing it on the Today show.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Harris warns that the blanket tariff would drive up consumer prices and hurt the American economy.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
To avoid those imposter scams, the Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s office warns not to share personal or financial information to individuals.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The company’s website warns festivalgoers about the prevalence of dust — but doesn’t mention the fungus or the disease.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
McDonald's warns that Boo Buckets will only be available while supplies last.
—Antonia Debianchi, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Criswell warns those in these areas to continue to exercise caution as recovery efforts persist.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The kind Savannah Guthrie warns viewers about before playing it on the Today show.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Harris warns that the blanket tariff would drive up consumer prices and hurt the American economy.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
To avoid those imposter scams, the Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s office warns not to share personal or financial information to individuals.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The company’s website warns festivalgoers about the prevalence of dust — but doesn’t mention the fungus or the disease.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
McDonald's warns that Boo Buckets will only be available while supplies last.
—Antonia Debianchi, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Criswell warns those in these areas to continue to exercise caution as recovery efforts persist.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Warns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warns. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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