as in warning
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 alerting
Illinois state and local law enforcement are prohibited from alerting, let alone assisting, immigration agents seeking to detain someone unless a judge has issued an arrest warrant for the subject.
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Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The four entry sensors can be placed anywhere around your home, such as your windows and doors, alerting you to any potential threats.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
California’s Earthquake Early Warning system uses seismic sensors, ground-motion monitoring, and alerting technology to deliver warnings to people via cell phones before the strongest shaking arrives, according to the official website.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 June 2026
He was then accused of asking ChatGPT how to get medical help without alerting authorities.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
As the fire at a warehouse in Tracy continues to burn on Friday, officials are alerting residents to remain indoors and keep their windows closed as smoke could impact areas across the San Joaquin Valley.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Beneath an old wood ceiling is a fireplace and, just beyond, a replica of the lantern that guided Paul Revere when alerting the revolutionary militia that the British were arriving.
—Jayson Buford, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
The array’s buoys also help maintain critical weather readings for boats in the area, alerting captains when dangerous weather is imminent.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Altman later apologized for not alerting law enforcement about the shooter’s ChatGPT logs, which some believe could have averted the shooting.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The four entry sensors can be placed anywhere around your home, such as your windows and doors, alerting you to any potential threats.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
California’s Earthquake Early Warning system uses seismic sensors, ground-motion monitoring, and alerting technology to deliver warnings to people via cell phones before the strongest shaking arrives, according to the official website.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 June 2026
He was then accused of asking ChatGPT how to get medical help without alerting authorities.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
As the fire at a warehouse in Tracy continues to burn on Friday, officials are alerting residents to remain indoors and keep their windows closed as smoke could impact areas across the San Joaquin Valley.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Beneath an old wood ceiling is a fireplace and, just beyond, a replica of the lantern that guided Paul Revere when alerting the revolutionary militia that the British were arriving.
—Jayson Buford, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
The array’s buoys also help maintain critical weather readings for boats in the area, alerting captains when dangerous weather is imminent.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Altman later apologized for not alerting law enforcement about the shooter’s ChatGPT logs, which some believe could have averted the shooting.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerting
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The Bejarano family notes that people come from all over to taste their stall’s tuba in particular, warning that not all tuba is made with the same precision as theirs.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning hikers after a moose attacked a hiker and their dogs on a trail.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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He was known for playing a pivotal role in advising the Ukrainians and enabling them to survive the first year of the war.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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“Alerting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerting. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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