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 alerted
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Fort Lauderdale alerted residents that the heavy rain in recent days, coupled with king tides, put some major roads in the city underwater this week.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Phillips died in a police shootout on Monday, after officers were alerted to a possible break-in at a farm goods store in Poipoi in the western Waikato district, near to where he was believed to have been hiding out with his kids, CNN, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and ABC News Australia reported.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Officers responded to the bus for a report of a student in possession of a firearm, after students had alerted the bus driver, who then called 911, the Ocala Police Department said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
The District Attorney's Office was alerted to the case in October 2024 when Yourex reportedly self-disclosed the fraudulent registration to the Orange County Registrar of Voters.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Police were first alerted to the bizarre case of a red Formula One-style racing car illegally driving on public roads six years ago.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), emergency services were alerted to a fatal incident on Saturday.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If tickets remain available for a show, fans will be alerted via email.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Landasoft software alerted police when flagged people did anything labeled suspicious, like going out at night or logging on the internet repeatedly.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Fort Lauderdale alerted residents that the heavy rain in recent days, coupled with king tides, put some major roads in the city underwater this week.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Phillips died in a police shootout on Monday, after officers were alerted to a possible break-in at a farm goods store in Poipoi in the western Waikato district, near to where he was believed to have been hiding out with his kids, CNN, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and ABC News Australia reported.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Officers responded to the bus for a report of a student in possession of a firearm, after students had alerted the bus driver, who then called 911, the Ocala Police Department said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
The District Attorney's Office was alerted to the case in October 2024 when Yourex reportedly self-disclosed the fraudulent registration to the Orange County Registrar of Voters.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Police were first alerted to the bizarre case of a red Formula One-style racing car illegally driving on public roads six years ago.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), emergency services were alerted to a fatal incident on Saturday.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
If tickets remain available for a show, fans will be alerted via email.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Verb
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European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Human rights groups, citing concerns over forced confessions, have condemned a wave of hundreds of arrests and warned that the government is using the June conflict as a pretext to escalate repression.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many of these guests were not aware of CGTN’s links to Beijing.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s why Marino would like more people to be aware of MASH and get checked for it.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Patel has stood up for himself, making multiple appearances at press conferences and on television despite being advised otherwise.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Another person advised the woman to keep a record of all her ex-boyfriend’s attempts to contact her amid the dispute over the necklace.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By sharing stories of corruption, privilege and inequality, social media not only informed but also galvanized Nepal’s youth, motivating collective mobilization against the country’s systemic injustice.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My developmentally disabled 58-year-old son, who lives with us, is not prepared for our passing.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Spread mixture onto prepared rimmed baking sheet using a silicone spatula.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Each was eager to receive as much drugs as Colombia would send, ready and willing to risk their freedom for a hefty payday.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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