WARNINGS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

warnings

noun

plural of warning

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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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 bombers were moved abruptly in response to multiple streams of intelligence warnings, including a threat that the aircraft could be hit in a swarm drone attack similar to one Ukraine launched against Russia in June 2025. — Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 That said, heed any and all warnings to wait for a guide or staff member to take you to your tent when there's been an animal in the camp. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Lacking the spam warnings and banner disclaimers common in corporate email, users instinctively drop their security guard. — Firas Azmeh, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 All of these warnings reinforce what a slew of recent academic studies have documented, namely that the UK’s legacy media has become something of a safe haven for transphobic voices. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 High-pressure, downslope winds and unusually warm ocean temperatures are limiting the region’s usual coastal and overnight relief; extreme heat warnings remain in effect through Thursday. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Do not call phone numbers in pop-ups or follow instructions from unexpected warnings on your screen. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 There are dark warnings of the ultimate fate lying in wait for the human race because of it. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 Several points along the Missouri River downstream from Kansas City remain under flood warnings after last week’s storms. — Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warnings

Noun

Our next section covers some of the key things to know about AI financial advice.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
One example is Hilton’s care hub, which provides guidance and strategies for caring for elderly relatives, children, and mental health advice.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of advice

Noun

Russia invaded its neighbor more than 4 ½ years ago, and there are no concrete signs that a peace settlement might be possible.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Marylanders could be forgiven for believing the tide is running in favor of gerrymandering, but there are encouraging signs that the worst is over, and a better approach can prevail.

— Colin Pascal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of signs

Noun

After dangerous discussions that went as long as an hour, only a handful of alerts were sent to the accounts registered as the users’ parents.

— Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Real-time underground detection gives operators instant alerts, helping keep communities safe as clean fusion energy moves closer to the power grid.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of alerts

Noun

In one alarming incident, Nistorescu said Linton allegedly slapped a woman and drove through red lights at speeds of 100 miles per hour while off her medication.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The report only lightly addressed cameras used to enforce red lights and speeding.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of red lights

Noun

At a True Texas Project meeting earlier this month, O’Hare was sounding the alarms, worried about the safety of his seat.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
But my friend says—three air raid alarms during the screening, and after each all-clear, the story was rewound ten minutes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of alarms

Noun

In either case, there’s a period of normalcy, followed by red flags and denial after which all hell clearly breaks loose.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Extreme stress, impatience, or intoxication are major red flags that can lead to negative experiences or removal from flights.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 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

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
As Gottschalk cautions, the smart play is to enjoy the convenience while staying conscious of how those digital nudges shape what ends up in your cart.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of cautions

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