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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
Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The center then alerted the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
At one of the workouts, Mid-Atlantic area scout Jordan Trgovac alerted Kirksey about a prospect who pulled out of participation for the all-star week.
—Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson County alerted local schools to continue monitoring the issue, but law enforcement did not have probable cause to arrest or take other actions, according to the statement.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Some messengers had been alerted by Revere, and others had been alerted by someone who had in their turn been alerted by Revere.
—Kostya Kennedy, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
During the first week of the search, the New York Post reported that one of Guthrie’s neighbors had alerted police to the presence, in the neighborhood, in January, of an unmarked white van.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
His situation alerted suitors in England and further afield, with Chelsea and Aston Villa among the 20-year-old’s long-term admirers.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Jackson, 68, of Plano, was first alerted to an issue in June, when his Apple Watch informed him that his pulse had dropped to 32 beats per minute.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
The North Sewickley Township Police Department alerted residents just before noon on Thursday about rising water levels, adivisng people who live along the Connoquenessing Creek to evacuate.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The center then alerted the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
At one of the workouts, Mid-Atlantic area scout Jordan Trgovac alerted Kirksey about a prospect who pulled out of participation for the all-star week.
—Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Jackson County alerted local schools to continue monitoring the issue, but law enforcement did not have probable cause to arrest or take other actions, according to the statement.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Some messengers had been alerted by Revere, and others had been alerted by someone who had in their turn been alerted by Revere.
—Kostya Kennedy, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
During the first week of the search, the New York Post reported that one of Guthrie’s neighbors had alerted police to the presence, in the neighborhood, in January, of an unmarked white van.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
His situation alerted suitors in England and further afield, with Chelsea and Aston Villa among the 20-year-old’s long-term admirers.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Jackson, 68, of Plano, was first alerted to an issue in June, when his Apple Watch informed him that his pulse had dropped to 32 beats per minute.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Adjective
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Stamos-Buesig was aware at the time that Knox had recently been convicted of stealing money, but thought only a few thousand dollars had been taken.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Wexner’s attorneys told prosecutors Epstein owned a property about a half mile away and that Wexner’s security team was not aware of any inappropriate incident occurring on the Wexner property.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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McCarthy warned that being too quick to bring untested criminal cases against political adversaries risks damaging institutional legitimacy regardless of which party is in power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Antarctica remains his final continental conquest—the penguins have been warned.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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By monitoring market sentiment, technological progress, regulatory updates, and liquidity, investors can better manage unpredictable price movements and make informed decisions in the cryptocurrency market.—
Will Jones,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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From the outset, Phillips’ team analyzes a private database of thousands of verdicts and confidential settlements to pinpoint the value of each case and support informed decision-making.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Commercial airline passengers are advised to check their flight status online.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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To monitor other local risk, residents are advised to sign up for county alert systems and to monitor agencies’ social media.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But during a Zoom call with reporters Monday, Miller credited Codie for accepting constructive criticism from the coaches and staying prepared for his opportunity.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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Be prepared for slippery roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Topping it off are outstanding truck virtues, from its off-road-ready all-wheel-drive system to its 11,000-pound maximum towing capacity to the clever cargo storage area between the cab and bed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Edman is out Tommy Edman, who had ankle surgery during the offseason, will not be ready for opening day.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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