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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
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Jeff Kahrs was alerted to a shoplifting in progress, the Slidell Police Department said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Chinese e-commerce giant promised to cooperate with investigators who were alerted by an anonymous tip about the dolls — sold by third-party vendors — on Shein’s marketplace.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Within months, a graduate student read it there and alerted a friend who has an indie press.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The Arizona Humane Society cruelty investigators were alerted to the incident.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
That text, which arrived during the day, alerted him that the door to the baby box had been open.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
The man, named as 69-year-old Morimasa Hibino by the Japanese embassy, was spotted in the ditch next to the monument about seven meters (23 feet) below the street level by a priest who alerted authorities.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
California detectives alerted Miami Gardens Police, and law enforcement from several agencies began assembling to arrest Clayton.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Jeff Kahrs was alerted to a shoplifting in progress, the Slidell Police Department said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Chinese e-commerce giant promised to cooperate with investigators who were alerted by an anonymous tip about the dolls — sold by third-party vendors — on Shein’s marketplace.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Within months, a graduate student read it there and alerted a friend who has an indie press.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
The Arizona Humane Society cruelty investigators were alerted to the incident.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
That text, which arrived during the day, alerted him that the door to the baby box had been open.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
The man, named as 69-year-old Morimasa Hibino by the Japanese embassy, was spotted in the ditch next to the monument about seven meters (23 feet) below the street level by a priest who alerted authorities.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Adjective
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Sands said that the school was made aware of the form collecting anonymous pledges.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The act is aware of the constant online comparisons between it and KATSEYE but isn’t phased by them.—
Brooke Morrison,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fearing a spike in anti-Japanese sentiment ahead of the parade, the Japanese embassy in Beijing warned its citizens to stay cautious and avoid speaking Japanese loudly in public – perhaps mindful that in recent years, there has been a spate of violent attacks against Japanese nationals in China.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens, airlines and aviation regulators warned, as airlines cancelled scores of flights on Tuesday.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Michigan weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The freeze warnings are expected to remain in place until Tuesday morning, and residents in affected areas are advised to check local forecasts for updates, take immediate steps to protect plants, pipes, and pets from extreme cold, and watch for rapidly changing conditions.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Franklin Fire Department advised that students be released about 10 minutes early, the letter said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, fewer than one in seven companies are fully prepared to adopt AI at scale.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Exit readiness refers to being strategically prepared for a sale or public offering, highlighting strong performance, credible growth potential, and operational improvements to attract buyers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Now, all these years later, Alice, 106, is ready to let go of the bullet that began the couple's love story.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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For the first time since 2016, the 49ers won’t have linebacker Fred Warner to defend against the Rams, so Tatum Bethune (thigh) and Dee Winters (knees) must be ready for a full-on scheme against them.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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