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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
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit before one of the villagers escaped and alerted the authorities, according to the Associated Press.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Court records show that, during a police K-9 sniff of the vehicle, the dog reportedly alerted to the presence of narcotics.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
In 2025, archaeologists in northern Germany uncovered a hoard of roughly 1,000-year-old Viking treasures after a metal detectorist alerted officials to the find.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Authorities detained Dong off Taean in South Chungcheong province after he was spotted by a fishing vessel, which alerted officials.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 27 May 2026
In 2023, a cadaver dog alerted to topsoil near where the patio had been built in the home’s backyard, but as authorities dug deeper, the dog stopped picking up the scent, law enforcement sources said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The Louvre alerted French immigration authorities in December 2024 that Chinese tour guides were defrauding ticketing systems for groups of Chinese tourists, reusing the same ticket multiple times.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Adjective
The alerted products come in various weight packages packed or sliced in retail delis.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Verb
The neighbor alerted authorities, who later named Stephany Byrom, 48, as a suspect.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit before one of the villagers escaped and alerted the authorities, according to the Associated Press.
—Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Court records show that, during a police K-9 sniff of the vehicle, the dog reportedly alerted to the presence of narcotics.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
In 2025, archaeologists in northern Germany uncovered a hoard of roughly 1,000-year-old Viking treasures after a metal detectorist alerted officials to the find.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Authorities detained Dong off Taean in South Chungcheong province after he was spotted by a fishing vessel, which alerted officials.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 27 May 2026
In 2023, a cadaver dog alerted to topsoil near where the patio had been built in the home’s backyard, but as authorities dug deeper, the dog stopped picking up the scent, law enforcement sources said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The Louvre alerted French immigration authorities in December 2024 that Chinese tour guides were defrauding ticketing systems for groups of Chinese tourists, reusing the same ticket multiple times.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Adjective
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The backstory You can’t just open a world-class hotel in Paris—and perhaps no one is more aware of that fact than Silvio Ursini, the executive vice president of Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, who described a more than decade-long process of finding and selecting the perfect site for the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Maggie is aware that her hometown isn’t a destination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Officials also warned residents to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals that may carry rabies.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Richman, the Citizen Oversight Board member, does not believe first-line supervisors are equipped to thoroughly review misconduct allegations and make informed decisions on what warrants further review.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Florida weather radar Stay informed.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Obama advised youngsters to avoid the trappings of wealth to be able to pursue their passions more freely.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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To get more—and better—shuteye, Leng advised focusing on consistency, including regular bed and wake times.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Things got bizarre leading up to the Division 2 final when Ganesha was prepared to only send backups to the game because its head coach and players were committed to traveling to Mississippi for a camp.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Modern consumers' expectations are changing too quickly, and those that aren't prepared to change will fall behind.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Those at the bar seemed interested in their drinks, while those at the tables seemed more keen on each other—or when their table at Daroco would be ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And as the summer heats up, boat traffic increases and the Coast Guard said its always ready.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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