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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
Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
If an eruption had taken place, people would have already been in harm’s way by the time the multitude of quakes had alerted the authorities.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
During a subsequent canvass of the area, cadaver dogs alerted to a nearby drainage pipe, indicating possible human remains, according to officials.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Alawi was arrested in May 2019 after the abuse was reported to school staff, who alerted law enforcement.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The group was first alerted to the site in February 2024 after team members found a pulley wheel with a mark of the British Royal Navy.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The incident unfolded after an employee noticed a suspicious individual and alerted security, according to an internal email from Christopher Knight, vice president of security for CVS Health, which owns Aetna.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Instead, the experience alerted her to some chronic health issues, including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Lenny Hochstein, who kept the multimillion dollar marital home on Star Island in the bitter split, alerted the Miami Beach Police Department.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
The vehicle was apparently abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and towed to a police impound lot, where an employee noticed a foul smell emanating from the trunk last September and alerted authorities.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
If an eruption had taken place, people would have already been in harm’s way by the time the multitude of quakes had alerted the authorities.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2026
During a subsequent canvass of the area, cadaver dogs alerted to a nearby drainage pipe, indicating possible human remains, according to officials.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Alawi was arrested in May 2019 after the abuse was reported to school staff, who alerted law enforcement.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The group was first alerted to the site in February 2024 after team members found a pulley wheel with a mark of the British Royal Navy.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The incident unfolded after an employee noticed a suspicious individual and alerted security, according to an internal email from Christopher Knight, vice president of security for CVS Health, which owns Aetna.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Instead, the experience alerted her to some chronic health issues, including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Lenny Hochstein, who kept the multimillion dollar marital home on Star Island in the bitter split, alerted the Miami Beach Police Department.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Adjective
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Many readers may not be aware of the services that end-of-life doulas can provide.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fuqua, as well as the film’s producers, were reportedly not made aware of the legally binding agreement until after filming wrapped.—
Amelia McDonell-Parry,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Environmentalists warned that the bill was too broad as introduced, and would allow anyone to begin building a chicken house without a permit — and therefore largely without scrutiny from state government.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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While human encounters are rare, officials warned otters can be territorial and unpredictable.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Should such programming be rated differently or contain relevant descriptions so that parents can make informed decisions?—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Immediately after the event, the official advised against hiring Gorka because his teachings potentially violated department principles against bias in training.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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As a safety precaution, the Ottawa Police Department and the Illinois Department of Transportation temporarily closed a nearby road, and individuals in the area were advised to shelter in place.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Transfer batter to prepared pan.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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That said, fewer and fewer people are prepared to speak out publicly due to safety concerns.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Her clothes had been ready to be removed for about four hours.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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During the hearing, a lawyer for Jackson’s companies said that the estate would waive a three-year speedy trial rule, believing the case would not be ready for jurors until after December 2026.—
Amelia McDonell-Parry,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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