ALERTED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

alerted 1 of 2

adjective

as in aware

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verb

past tense of alert

as in warned

to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk alerted us to the possibility that the roads would be flooded and we might have to take a detour

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Recent Examples of alerted

Adjective

More red light means maybe to back up a little bit and see what’s happening, so to be pre-alerted. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026 The alerted products come in various weight packages packed or sliced in retail delis. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026

Verb

After getting a letter from his son about Koosman, Luchese alerted Mets GM Joe McDonald, who sent his top scout, Red Murff, to Texas to take a look at the young left-hander in August 1964. — Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026 During the simulation, the system alerted security teams roughly 30 minutes after agents escaped their sandbox. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026 An urgent call from a parent and friend who formerly worked as a nanny first alerted me to the problems at some Georgia daycare centers. — Nedra Rhone, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Troopers at the airport were alerted to the situation and notified flight staff at the gate where the plane would be taking off, state police said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 The Lake County Sheriff's Office didn't respond to Fox News Digital when asked when the agency was first alerted of the prison escape. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Sacramento City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, in a Facebook post Tuesday, said she was alerted Monday to ICE enforcement activity in her Natomas district and saw ICE vehicles outside a Natomas eatery. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Police also used a canine that alerted to the possible presence of an ignitable fluid on Fenner's shoes, according to the documents. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 The charges against Strange arose after studio employees alerted the FBI of the theft in January 2025, alleging the unfinished releases were shared to a number of online platforms. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted

Adjective

Because his own older brother is blind, Liu is strongly aware of the need to consult those whom his technology seeks to help.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter asked Mark if Ehrlich was aware that his audio was still being captured.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

Elsewhere, deadly attacks continued and Ukraine's central bank warned that damage to industrial targets could push the country into a recession.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Experts have long warned that floating power deals can leave African governments dependent on costly contracts with foreign suppliers.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of warned

Adjective

According to immigration policy experts, English proficiency among the immigrant voting class is an indicator of an informed and engaged electorate free from outside influence.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
In her latest incarnation, Diane Morgan as Philomeno Cunk returns as the worst informed person on Hollywood in Charlie Booker’s latest mockumentary for Netflix and the BBC, Cunk on Cinema.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of informed

Verb

Deanna Paul, an attorney for Tal, later said the men had been advised not to by their attorneys.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Dawson has also advised Mensah to use his legs more often and scramble either to extend plays or take the available yards on the ground.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of advised

Adjective

Advocates for unaccompanied migrant children, former government officials, and some members of Congress have criticized the move, arguing that the state is not prepared to handle an influx of vulnerable children, some of whom need special care.

— Mark Betancourt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Tibi said the Joint List is prepared to help the opposition form a minority government, led by former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepared

Adjective

These are houses that agents have secured listing contracts but aren’t ready to be seen by the public.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Dentists likely are champing at the bit, ready and willing to substitute some dental floss for a slab of chocolate.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

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