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
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Gill fled the scene, and police were alerted to the crash only after passers-by saw King lying on the road, investigators said.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
The police were alerted by Jeremy Bamber, the twenty-four-year-old scion of a local farming dynasty, whose parents, June and Nevill, occupied the estate.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Cartersville police then alerted authorities in Atlanta to the situation.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The person on the call drove to the Cartersville Police Department to report the alleged threat, and officers alerted the Atlanta Police Department while providing images of Cagle and a description of his vehicle, the DOJ said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
Hospitals that agreed to participate in the program have alerted many patients to inform them that their debt has been relieved, officials said.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In Poza Rica, resident Roberto Olvera said an oil refinery alarm alerted him to rising waters from the nearby Cazones River, which reached 13 feet (4 meters) in some areas.
—CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Rangers were alerted to the display shortly after sunrise on Saturday and hiked up to it.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The person on the other end of the call went to the Cartersville Police Department to report Cagle’s threat, and officers with the department alerted the Atlanta Police Department.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Gill fled the scene, and police were alerted to the crash only after passers-by saw King lying on the road, investigators said.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
The police were alerted by Jeremy Bamber, the twenty-four-year-old scion of a local farming dynasty, whose parents, June and Nevill, occupied the estate.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Cartersville police then alerted authorities in Atlanta to the situation.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The person on the call drove to the Cartersville Police Department to report the alleged threat, and officers alerted the Atlanta Police Department while providing images of Cagle and a description of his vehicle, the DOJ said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
Hospitals that agreed to participate in the program have alerted many patients to inform them that their debt has been relieved, officials said.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
In Poza Rica, resident Roberto Olvera said an oil refinery alarm alerted him to rising waters from the nearby Cazones River, which reached 13 feet (4 meters) in some areas.
—CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Rangers were alerted to the display shortly after sunrise on Saturday and hiked up to it.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Verb
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Even if the hurricane's fiercest winds begin to wane as the hurricane approaches land, the hurricane center warned there is little difference in the destructive power of winds that are Category 4 (130-156 mph) as opposed to Category 5, (greater than 157 mph).—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kylie Kelce, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, warned Dallas Cowboys fans who are going to decide to trick-or-treat at their house during a podcast episode last week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This story retains a hold on people to a degree that most are likely scarcely aware of.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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But lucid dreaming involves metacognition, which is a type of cognitive control in which someone becomes aware of their own thoughts.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Affected communities are advised to stay aware of developments, anticipate travel restrictions or power outages, and make preparations for extended periods of severe winter weather.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who may have eaten the jerky and is concerned about a possible injury should contact a healthcare provider, the USDA advised.—
Jani Hall,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With the knowledge of genetic health risks, doctors can make informed decisions like screening patients for specific conditions that run in their family, Pagoto says.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Its most passionate and informed teachers, current and former players say, usually aren’t assistant coaches in an NFL building but players.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the singer is prepared to show fans that both sides of her sound can coexist, with a little help from Lady Gaga.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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Duffy, however, added that the absences were isolated, and the agency is prepared to slow air traffic as needed to meet controller staffing levels.—
John Tufts,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This follows after Norton officially confirmed four new models ready to be revealed at next month’s EICMA in Milan.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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With a full offseason of conditioning, the twin of Houston’s Amen Thompson should be ready to emerge the way his brother did a year ago.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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