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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
Tim Fang, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
An employee at a business saw the boy and alerted police.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
On March 6, the Social Security Administration's inspector general alerted House and Senate leaders about an anonymous complaint regarding potential data misuse by a former DOGE employee, according to a copy of the letter obtained by NPR.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
His cellmate had reportedly alerted staff of the situation.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
The adult female was discovered near Beach Pocket Park #3 in Galveston after the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research was alerted through the Texas statewide sea turtle hotline.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
An elderly married couple died in an early morning house fire in Havre de Grace while their adult son escaped after being alerted by a smoke alarm.
—Bryna Zumer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Authorities said that they were alerted to the scene after receiving a call for a person not breathing.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump did not confer with most of our allies, and barely alerted Congress, let alone sought their approval.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Monday, officers were alerted to a possibly deceased person near Georgia Street and the railroad tracks that run behind the station.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
An employee at a business saw the boy and alerted police.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
On March 6, the Social Security Administration's inspector general alerted House and Senate leaders about an anonymous complaint regarding potential data misuse by a former DOGE employee, according to a copy of the letter obtained by NPR.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
His cellmate had reportedly alerted staff of the situation.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
The adult female was discovered near Beach Pocket Park #3 in Galveston after the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research was alerted through the Texas statewide sea turtle hotline.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
An elderly married couple died in an early morning house fire in Havre de Grace while their adult son escaped after being alerted by a smoke alarm.
—Bryna Zumer, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Authorities said that they were alerted to the scene after receiving a call for a person not breathing.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump did not confer with most of our allies, and barely alerted Congress, let alone sought their approval.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Adjective
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Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine said in a statement her office is aware of the police investigation into Jada's death but gave no further comment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Observing these conditions helps property managers stay aware of potential risks while repairs are in progress.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to the complaint, officials in Lower Oxford Township had previously warned the HBCU about crowd control and parking issues that prevented EMS vehicles from responding to emergencies.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Officials warned flying debris could be dangerous for anyone caught outside and said mobile homes could be damaged or destroyed.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iowa weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In fact, some Republicans who criticized Noem advised Democrats to see Mullin as more of an ally — and even a counterweight to Miller’s influence on the White House.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kamal Kharazi, foreign policy adviser to the office of the supreme leader, told CNN on Monday that Iran is prepared for a long war.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Rangers are prepared to drop Corey Seager in their lineup.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That is the sign of a team that is ready to combust, which has fragile confidence.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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This mishap added months to the mission development timeline as the company investigated a cause and got another booster ready for flight.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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