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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
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 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
The prediction market company also alerted officials at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, according to one of the sources.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 June 2026
After the surgeon alerted hotel management about Helphenstein's unresponsiveness, staff called an ambulance and medical personnel confirmed her death at the scene, according to G1 Globo.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 2 June 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
Adjective
The alerted products come in various weight packages packed or sliced in retail delis.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Verb
As a row of kids delighted in mixing cotton candy and frozen lemonade into an only-at-the-ballpark dessert, the usher alerted the parents that a mass of boisterous and predominantly shirtless men soon would be assembling in a nearby section.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 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
The prediction market company also alerted officials at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, according to one of the sources.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 June 2026
After the surgeon alerted hotel management about Helphenstein's unresponsiveness, staff called an ambulance and medical personnel confirmed her death at the scene, according to G1 Globo.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 2 June 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
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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The judge warned the courtroom that the information would be graphic, prompting Metcalf's family to leave the room.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Martin Lelievre | Afp | Getty Images Government action to ban social media platforms risks strengthening Big Tech's grip on the industry further, limiting access for smaller players, an exec at BlueSky has warned.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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