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
Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The online system allows text or email alerts to be set up whenever a new message arrives.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
After gaining control, the hackers set up inbox rules to delete Workday notifications, so the victims do not see alerts about changes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Bishop recommends using third-party booking platforms such as Google Flights, Skyscanner, Expedia, and Kayak to set up price alerts and compare prices.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The alerts have been issued amid strong onshore winds, which are known to create hazardous surf and powerful rip currents.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Husband arrested [Get our breaking news alerts.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
All of these messages crowd home screens alongside breaking news, advertisements, social-media likes, and push alerts.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Significant waves Myriad weather alerts warning of hazardous seas are in place along the Pacific Northwest coast, including a high surf advisory, small craft advisory, and others.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the SmartThings app alerts you when the door is left open or if there’s an unexpected change in temperature.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Additional information like closures, or alerts specific to each park will continue to be available on corresponding landing pages that are linked below.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
As 404 Media reports, Google removed Red Dot, which crowdsources alerts about real-time ICE activity, from its Play Store.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Making noise while hiking not only alerts animals to your presence but also alerts hunters that a hiker is nearby.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Issuing a health advisory alerts clinicians to consider Ebola in patients who have concerning symptoms and who have recently traveled to infected areas.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Fear alerts us to danger, while sadness tells us there’s something to mourn.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Air raid alerts were in place in Kyiv and surrounding districts for around an hour and a half before the air force called them off shortly after midnight on Sunday.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The online system allows text or email alerts to be set up whenever a new message arrives.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
After gaining control, the hackers set up inbox rules to delete Workday notifications, so the victims do not see alerts about changes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Bishop recommends using third-party booking platforms such as Google Flights, Skyscanner, Expedia, and Kayak to set up price alerts and compare prices.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
The alerts have been issued amid strong onshore winds, which are known to create hazardous surf and powerful rip currents.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Husband arrested [Get our breaking news alerts.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
All of these messages crowd home screens alongside breaking news, advertisements, social-media likes, and push alerts.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
This Navfalcon Hidden Camera Detector has earned a permanent spot in my travel bag; this gadget picks up the radio frequency (RF) signals that are emitted by cameras and alerts you when these wireless signals have been detected.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Significant waves Myriad weather alerts warning of hazardous seas are in place along the Pacific Northwest coast, including a high surf advisory, small craft advisory, and others.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the SmartThings app alerts you when the door is left open or if there’s an unexpected change in temperature.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Additional information like closures, or alerts specific to each park will continue to be available on corresponding landing pages that are linked below.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
As 404 Media reports, Google removed Red Dot, which crowdsources alerts about real-time ICE activity, from its Play Store.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Making noise while hiking not only alerts animals to your presence but also alerts hunters that a hiker is nearby.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
Issuing a health advisory alerts clinicians to consider Ebola in patients who have concerning symptoms and who have recently traveled to infected areas.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Fear alerts us to danger, while sadness tells us there’s something to mourn.
—Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerts
Noun
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The footage, however, does not clearly show what preceded the alleged incident or whether any warnings were given.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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China conducted military exercises in Serbia in July despite stern warnings from the European Union, and Belgrade provides Beijing with a security foothold in Europe.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Senator Ed Markey warns that could lead to a new nuclear arms race.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Stein warns against using a bagless vacuum, as the small baking soda particles will get into the motor and filter, causing damage to your vacuum.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Alerts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerts. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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