warn
verb (used with object)
to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable.
are warning
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present progressiveof warn.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Navy, and top officers are warning of worn out destroyers and compounding maintenance bills from months of heavy operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
France, Canada and Germany are warning airlines that flying over all or large parts of Saudi Arabia is no longer safe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Forecasters are warning that south-facing beaches in Southern California could be particularly at risk of flooding on account of Tropical Storm Rachel this weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
While the colourful displays may encourage people to learn more about fungi, experts are warning against assuming wild mushrooms are safe to eat.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Some examples are warning devices, bells, whistles, horns, sirens, etc.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
