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alert

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verb

as in to warn
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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alert

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adjective

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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind an alert and well-trained sheep dog who can handle difficult situations

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noun (2)

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of alert
Noun
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 4:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 4:58 p.m. Warning: Crash on eastbound K-10 in Olathe A crash has been reported on K-10 between South Woodland Street and Renner Boulevard. Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025 The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) declared an unlawful assembly near Alameda and Temple streets after reports that protesters threw concrete pieces at officers, authorizing less-lethal munitions and initiating a citywide tactical alert. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Verb
The Coast Guard also alerted the San Diego Fire Department Lifeguards about the crash, and lifeguards were able to find an oil sheen and some debris on the water. CBS News, 9 June 2025 Identity theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number, phone number and email address and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
Adjective
Find the right time: Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible. Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025 But her watchful, alert bearing imbues the character with a sort of unspoken backstory. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for alert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alert
Verb
  • Continue reading … ‘VERY DAMAGING’ – '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley warns against CBS settlement with Trump.
    , FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
  • Silicon Valley tech exec Dion McKenzie warned that expectations of a 996 culture could make VC funding even more out of reach for early-stage startups.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • My wife had been awake for thirty-six hours when our baby was delivered by C-section.
    Danny Lorberbaum June 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
  • As the noise pierced through the house day and night, keeping her children awake, Natalie was concerned about dogs possibly being mistreated nearby.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike his predecessor Pope Francis, who often spoke off the cuff, Leo is more cautious and speaks from a prepared text.
    Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 15 June 2025
  • Be extra cautious if recreating with sparks or flame.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • In 1950 the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi was discussing the possibility of intelligent alien life with his colleagues.
    Philip Ball, Wired News, 8 June 2025
  • Second, a human must be kept in the loop of intelligent machine decision-making processes.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • Some fans were quick to show concern for Paltrow in the comments, warning the Goop founder about the dangers of topless cooking.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 June 2025
  • Noting some Italian heritage, her take was pretty quick.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • Ron Martin, the Burleson officer who oversaw the case, urged shoppers to be vigilant when buying gift cards from racks at big box retailers.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
  • Arkansas officials urged residents of the surrounding Izard County to stay vigilant and lock the doors of their homes and vehicles following his escape.
    Jack Moore, ABC News, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • The pattern has left Iranians wary that any sign of instability is met with brutal suppression.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
  • Does the entertainment industry have a right to be wary of AI at this stage?
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • With the longer battery life, lighter design and smart safety features, this jetpack is definitely for anyone looking to make their underwater adventures more exciting.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
  • Moreover, waving the flag of a foreign country isn’t prideful, or politically smart in the least.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025

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“Alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alert. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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