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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
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The Louvre alerted French immigration authorities in December 2024 that Chinese tour guides were defrauding ticketing systems for groups of Chinese tourists, reusing the same ticket multiple times.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Up to 50 passengers showed symptoms consistent with acute digestive infection after the ship’s captain alerted French authorities on Tuesday evening, the statement said.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
In 2014, the FBI alerted Feinstein that a longtime staffer in her California office, who also served as a liaison to the Chinese American community, had drawn attention from Chinese intelligence and may have been targeted for recruitment.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland has been alerted to the case and will provide consular assistance, per The Irish Times.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The California Department of Public Health said it was alerted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that state residents were also on board the ship.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The move comes after Utz was alerted that a flavor seasoning containing dry milk powder (supplied by a third-party carrier) could be contaminated with salmonella.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Other parents, alerted by the school that Iran was under attack, also converged on the school.
—Zohreh Saberi, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Adjective
The alerted products come in various weight packages packed or sliced in retail delis.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Verb
In 2023, cadaver dogs alerted to topsoil near where the patio had been built in the home’s backyard, but as authorities dug deeper, the dog stopped picking up the scent, law enforcement sources said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The Louvre alerted French immigration authorities in December 2024 that Chinese tour guides were defrauding ticketing systems for groups of Chinese tourists, reusing the same ticket multiple times.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Up to 50 passengers showed symptoms consistent with acute digestive infection after the ship’s captain alerted French authorities on Tuesday evening, the statement said.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
In 2014, the FBI alerted Feinstein that a longtime staffer in her California office, who also served as a liaison to the Chinese American community, had drawn attention from Chinese intelligence and may have been targeted for recruitment.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland has been alerted to the case and will provide consular assistance, per The Irish Times.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The California Department of Public Health said it was alerted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that state residents were also on board the ship.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The move comes after Utz was alerted that a flavor seasoning containing dry milk powder (supplied by a third-party carrier) could be contaminated with salmonella.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Other parents, alerted by the school that Iran was under attack, also converged on the school.
—Zohreh Saberi, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Adjective
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He had been engaged in a months-long chaste affair with Jane Seymour that Anne was aware of and angry about.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Toulouse, aware of the level of interest, sanctioned a move in the belief that Canvot would become an outstanding talent.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Montreal police warned fans outside the building not to bring any pyrotechnics or fireworks, concerned about the kind of scene a Game 6 win would create in the city’s streets.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The International Energy Agency warned the world is drawing down oil inventories at a record pace, with 164 million barrels released by governments and industry as of May 8.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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By tracking employment outcomes and career progression, institutions can gain clearer insight into their strengths and where gaps remain, creating a more informed path to continuously improve workforce readiness and close the experience gap.—
Michael Hansen,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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In this volatile environment, organizations need processes that support fast, informed decision-making.—
Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Delrahim, who before joining Paramount had advised Skydance Media on the Paramount Global acquisition, also said that Paramount-WBD is not comparable to Disney’s $71 billion deal to acquire 21st Century Fox assets that closed in 2019.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Officials have advised energy conservation, cut growth forecasts and warned of fallout from high inflation and 17-year lows in the value of its currency.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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His Jim Crow traveling kit kept him prepared for anything the Jim Crow car threw at him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Amon is prepared to bet the farm to stay ahead.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 7th House of Partnership, illuminating what both sides need and are ready to offer.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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One part of the mission that remains up in the air is whether or not a version of the lunar spacesuits being developed by Axiom Space will be ready for a test run in space.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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