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adjective

as in aware

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verb

past tense of warn
as in alerted
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk the lifeguard warned the boys that if they continued playing so rough, someone was sure to get hurt

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Recent Examples of warned
Verb
The head of Iran’s state fuel distribution company also warned of shortages in an interview on Sunday. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026 Tarwater has warned that the class-action lawsuit currently pending against Jackson County — with a settlement class including 200,000 homeowners — could bankrupt the county if paid out. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 On the other hand, the European Central Bank — one of two major central banks to hike rates since February — warned on Thursday that the current inflation problem may be only the tip of the spear. — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned in his evening address on Friday that intelligence assessments indicated that Russia was preparing missiles for a large attack, saying there were indications that this could happen in the next 48 hours. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 Before the operation, Marc said he and his wife, Adie, were warned their son could lose his sight or become paralyzed. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 When selecting tickets for those dates, buyers are warned Odom will not be performing. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 24 July 2026 The Bank of England warned last December of the possibility of a climate Minsky moment, where assets reprice rapidly due to climate shock. — Justin Worland, Time, 18 July 2026 The Spanish captain has great admiration for Messi but warned that the rest of Argentina’s squad is also dangerous. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
  1. aware
  2. alerted
  3. prepared
  4. advised
  5. informed
  6. cautioned
  7. forewarned
  8. ready
Adjective
  • Adobe has been extending brand-aware generative tools, including Firefly Design Intelligence, to enterprise customers, with Coca-Cola among the first to adopt them.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Sue knew Doom in the past and is aware of how the villain lost his family.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026
Definition of aware
Verb
  • Cops had been alerted about the situation by Thomas’ wife, who called 911 after hearing gunshots and discovering a body on a bed.
    — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • The outlet reported that several people alerted local police after seeing the post.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of alerted
Adjective
  • Alas, the bad guys are very well prepared for just such an occasion, in terms of surveillance cameras as well as heavy artillery.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Definition of prepared
Verb
  • The welcome mat is open for contributions from countries that are on the receiving end of space objects, Sorge advised.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 22 July 2026
  • Customers are advised to use strong, unique passwords and consider a password manager for enhanced security.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of advised
Adjective
  • Practitioners must also administer informed consent forms before proceeding with any sort of treatment, under Florida law.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Here, Forbes Business Council members share practical methods business leaders can use to stay informed about their peers and make more confident strategic decisions.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of informed
Verb
  • But Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports and the agent who represents both players, cautioned that LeBron’s decision does not mean Bronny will make a uniform change.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
  • The shooting was captured on cellphone video that was widely shared online, though Madison Police Chief John Patterson cautioned Thursday that the video did not show the altercation from the police officers’ perspective.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of cautioned
Adjective
  • In contrast, during a 12-day war in June 2025, Tehran only attacked one base in Qatar, and even then forewarned authorities in Doha.
    — Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.
    — David Lyman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of forewarned
Adjective
  • Traci, Howe said, was ready to have kids and was happy to have a man with a stable income.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • In addition to white, the button-down comes in eight colors, including multiple summer-ready shades like light green, light blue, and peppermint green.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of ready

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