as in aware
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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
Adjective
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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025 -
Today, the average date night tends to be a bit more than just dinner and a movie, something that Donald is fully aware of.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The union had previously warned that the strike, which began with walkouts in Chicago, Los Angeles and the coffee giant’s hometown of Seattle last week, could spread to hundreds of stores if the company did not meet the baristas’ demands at the bargaining table.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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From library shelves to classrooms, censorship limits exposure to diverse viewpoints and restricts informed engagement with complex social issues.—
Laura Backstrom,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
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Prepare To Pay More For Top Quality Work Businesses must stay informed on the payment trends of gig workers and contractors.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 May 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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The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has advised the public to avoid state Highway 11 near the Table Rock fire.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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The software is not adequately prepared to do that.—
Caroline Howard,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Be ready to discuss this factually, not emotionally, and give examples.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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This was what the 10,000 lucky souls with tickets, many of them wearing fluorescent orange to honor their red-headed hero’s mane, were ready to build with their Mexican waves and screams.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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