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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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The move comes after Utz was alerted that a flavor seasoning containing dry milk powder (supplied by a third-party carrier) could be contaminated with salmonella.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Shortly after the crimes, Wilson confessed to his biological father, Steven Testasecca, who immediately alerted authorities, leading to his arrest.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 May 2026
Health officials were first alerted about the undeclared products when Costco notified FSIS after receiving two reports of beef sauce and burrata ravioli containing shrimp ravioli.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Air traffic control audio shows a controller at JFK alerted the pilot of a Delta flight, operated by its subsidiary Endeavor Air, to a smaller aircraft flying less than 500 feet above them, according to ABC7.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Testing by the University of Georgia that alerted the industry and state in 2008, when Bost was in her teens, showed the local Conasauga River that supplies the region’s drinking water was polluted.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Other parents, alerted by the school that Iran was under attack, also converged on the school.
—Zohreh Saberi, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
When she was first alerted to the incident, her son was stable, but his condition worsened at the hospital.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The California Department of Public Health said it was alerted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that state residents were also on board the ship.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The move comes after Utz was alerted that a flavor seasoning containing dry milk powder (supplied by a third-party carrier) could be contaminated with salmonella.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Shortly after the crimes, Wilson confessed to his biological father, Steven Testasecca, who immediately alerted authorities, leading to his arrest.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 May 2026
Health officials were first alerted about the undeclared products when Costco notified FSIS after receiving two reports of beef sauce and burrata ravioli containing shrimp ravioli.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Air traffic control audio shows a controller at JFK alerted the pilot of a Delta flight, operated by its subsidiary Endeavor Air, to a smaller aircraft flying less than 500 feet above them, according to ABC7.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Testing by the University of Georgia that alerted the industry and state in 2008, when Bost was in her teens, showed the local Conasauga River that supplies the region’s drinking water was polluted.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Other parents, alerted by the school that Iran was under attack, also converged on the school.
—Zohreh Saberi, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
When she was first alerted to the incident, her son was stable, but his condition worsened at the hospital.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Adjective
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The four set lines enforce my preferred tab orthodoxy—four spaces, with tab and backspace both aware of this.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Upon further investigation, police became aware of earlier reports as well as an online video, which went viral on Facebook, showing the beaver attacking other people in the park.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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If that happens, the economist warned that the retail sector might undo some of its recent labor force expansion to account for sliding demand.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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King warned that the war would devour Johnson’s ambition for a Great Society, consuming the resources meant to relieve poverty here at home.—
Mark Conway,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The strongest version of the precious metals IRA discussion centers on structure and informed evaluation.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The tools, built on data from past purchases, preferences and browsing behavior, will enable associates to provide more informed and engaging service tailored to individual customers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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However, King Charles has now been advised on medical grounds to stop all sports, including skiing and riding, because of his ongoing cancer treatment.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 21-year-old mother now has a part-time job, despite being advised against it to protect her mental health.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Children enter school better prepared to learn and succeed.—
Franklyn Baker,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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China is possibly the best prepared country.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Get ready to see some ground and pound on the South Lawn.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Designers and celebrities get ready there before heading to the red carpet.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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