as in warnings
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
the white flash of the doe's raised tail, giving the "danger" alert to her fawns
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as in warns
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 alerts
Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department issued several alerts of street closures due to the march.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Enable banking alerts for large withdrawals, new payees, password changes, unusual logins and new device sign-ins.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Instead of stalking airline websites every Tuesday, Funk recommends setting price alerts and being flexible.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
West Altadena received no evacuation alerts while other areas were warned, with nearly all Eaton fire deaths occurring in this historically Black community.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Click here for the latest weather watches, warnings and alerts.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Check your flight status with the FAA before leaving home to see if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, the automobile association said, and stay updated through your airline’s app or alerts.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
The weather alerts stretch from the Southwest up through New England.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026
The notice effectively alerts remittance transfer providers that their excise tax reporting will appear on Form 720.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The officer failed to activate a system that alerts other ICE officers that a case is subject to judicial review and that removal should be halted.
—Michael Casey, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
The technology uses sound to detect gunfire and alerts police departments to the area of that sound.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The robot immediately knows where it was injured and alerts its owner.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Advertisement The next morning, Pine alerts Burr that Roper’s weapons convoy, used as a philanthropic aid cover, is heading to the Turkish border.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Regardless of where Americans are heading, the department recommends all international travelers enroll in the free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which automatically alerts travelers of changes in risk or emergency notifications.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
An analysis by the Police Department from 2015 found that about 70% of ShotSpotter alerts in the coverage area were not accompanied by a 911 call, meaning officers were often responding to gunfire incidents that residents did not report, Becchina said.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department issued several alerts of street closures due to the march.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Enable banking alerts for large withdrawals, new payees, password changes, unusual logins and new device sign-ins.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Instead of stalking airline websites every Tuesday, Funk recommends setting price alerts and being flexible.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
West Altadena received no evacuation alerts while other areas were warned, with nearly all Eaton fire deaths occurring in this historically Black community.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Click here for the latest weather watches, warnings and alerts.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Check your flight status with the FAA before leaving home to see if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, the automobile association said, and stay updated through your airline’s app or alerts.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Americans in most of the eastern half of the country were under extreme winter weather alerts on Saturday.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
The weather alerts stretch from the Southwest up through New England.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026
The notice effectively alerts remittance transfer providers that their excise tax reporting will appear on Form 720.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The officer failed to activate a system that alerts other ICE officers that a case is subject to judicial review and that removal should be halted.
—Michael Casey, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
The technology uses sound to detect gunfire and alerts police departments to the area of that sound.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The robot immediately knows where it was injured and alerts its owner.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Advertisement The next morning, Pine alerts Burr that Roper’s weapons convoy, used as a philanthropic aid cover, is heading to the Turkish border.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Regardless of where Americans are heading, the department recommends all international travelers enroll in the free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which automatically alerts travelers of changes in risk or emergency notifications.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerts
Noun
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My mom has canceled appointments after receiving such warnings.—
Laura Yuen,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claims Edison failed to follow its own safety protocols despite advance warnings of extremely dangerous red flag conditions in an area known to be at high threat of wildfires.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The cautious Roth, however, warns that companies can be prone to abrupt reversals of fortune.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Briceno warns that loading on the lip tint can lead to product transfer, harsh edges, and a patchy finish.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Alerts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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