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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
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Investigators were alerted to the shooting by the city's ShotSpotter system.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The flight attendant then left the area and alerted the lead flight attendant, who notified the pilot in command, who made the decision to divert the flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The gathering on Thursday, which staff were alerted to on Tuesday, had been postponed more than once, prompting anxieties.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
He had been alerted to the Bell Media gay hockey drama by his Canadian bureau, but wasn’t convinced.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 June 2026
This alerted the chef, who made a mad dash for the door.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Richard Quinones, who lives near Main Street and Buena Vista Avenue in Lemon Grove, first alerted the Sheriff’s Office to a woman in a ditch behind his home the morning of July 29.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
The off-duty attendant moved seats, set his bag on the floor and tried to use the bathroom himself until another passenger alerted him that Reyes was grabbing his bag, the document says.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Adjective
The alerted products come in various weight packages packed or sliced in retail delis.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Verb
Community members alerted the county about the forthcoming facility earlier this year and have protested the plans.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Investigators were alerted to the shooting by the city's ShotSpotter system.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The flight attendant then left the area and alerted the lead flight attendant, who notified the pilot in command, who made the decision to divert the flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The gathering on Thursday, which staff were alerted to on Tuesday, had been postponed more than once, prompting anxieties.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
He had been alerted to the Bell Media gay hockey drama by his Canadian bureau, but wasn’t convinced.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 June 2026
This alerted the chef, who made a mad dash for the door.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Richard Quinones, who lives near Main Street and Buena Vista Avenue in Lemon Grove, first alerted the Sheriff’s Office to a woman in a ditch behind his home the morning of July 29.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
The off-duty attendant moved seats, set his bag on the floor and tried to use the bathroom himself until another passenger alerted him that Reyes was grabbing his bag, the document says.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Adjective
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Timothy Hawkins said the command was aware of reports and looking into the situation.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The sisters are reportedly aware of this and are now planning their next steps.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
Verb
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As recently as February 2026 and May 2025, the public Santa Clara County’s health department has warned about potential exposure to measles after people with the virus passed through public places.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Emergency officials warned residents and visitors to expect road closures and traffic delays in the area surrounding Madison Square Garden.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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From my experience working with leading global apparel brands, more informed sourcing decisions are being made earlier, before commitments are locked in.—
Alyn Franklin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The principle of free, prior and informed consent was designed specifically to break that pattern.—
Buket Altınçelep,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Verb
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The doctor prescribed a PET scan of my brain and advised me to be patient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Bocce will be offering takeaway, both in the form of prepared food and things customers can cook at home, like pasta and sauces that come with instructions.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Chunky sandals ground the look and keep you prepared to take on a scorcher in style.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Following practice, a Panthers spokesperson clarified that the team expects McMillan to be ready for training camp in July.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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While the Patriots could have caved to the pressure, Cash said the group was ready to adjust.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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