as in warned
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 Synonyms for alerted
Verb
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But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Musk’s comment about Bannon returning to prison was made under a post showing Trump’s Truth Social post, indicating that the billionaire is aware of the threat but is choosing not to respond yet.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Prince William’s charitable team was not aware of the Mondejar Foundation, nor of its attempts to solicit donations through an exclusive networking group called A Small World by offering access to the royal couple via the polo event.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Google also pointed users to a help center article for more information about the Google Home app and advised any users still having problems to reach out to customer support for further assistance.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond these concrete indicators, a good advisor should be able to explain the risks, rewards, and structure of any investment clearly, helping the investor make an informed decision.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The committee members serve as outside experts who help the CDC make informed decisions about vaccines.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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That tends to be the case in most states—if a hot dog is heated, served on a bun, and sold as a ready-to-eat meal, it's typically considered a prepared food item and subject to sales tax.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Place tortilla slices on prepared baking sheet and coat lightly with cooking spray.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The thing spits out a few summarizing bullet points, and Lance, newly confident, slowly rolls back to his spot at the table, ready to contribute.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Here’s a peek at what spooky finds are ready to haunt your home in the cutest way, starting at just $2 and capping out at $25.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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