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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
Dawn White, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Martin Lelievre | Afp | Getty Images Government action to ban social media platforms risks strengthening Big Tech's grip on the industry further, limiting access for smaller players, an exec at BlueSky has warned.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 6 June 2026
The doctor warned that drinking alkaline water could be dangerous for people who take PPIs, or stomach acid production blockers.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization has warned that a closure of Hormuz beyond 90 days could trigger a systemic agrifood shock and a severe food-price crisis within six to 12 months.
—John W.h. Denton Ao, Fortune, 6 June 2026
In the months ahead of the election, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials have warned Armenia that joining the EU could come at the expense of massive economic damage by disrupting Armenian trade ties with Moscow and its allies.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, established by the WHO and World Bank, recently warned the world isn't ready for another pandemic despite what was learned during the COVID outbreak six years ago.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Human rights groups and regional NGOS have long warned that economic desperation in rural communities – where a lack of wage labor and vulnerable subsistence agriculture leave few alternatives – drives locals to take life-threatening risks.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Zelenskyy warned that unusual activity has been detected at his country’s northern border with Belarus, but Lukashenko has denied any intentions to be drawn more directly into the war unless his country is attacked.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Verb
The judge warned the courtroom that the information would be graphic, prompting Metcalf's family to leave the room.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Martin Lelievre | Afp | Getty Images Government action to ban social media platforms risks strengthening Big Tech's grip on the industry further, limiting access for smaller players, an exec at BlueSky has warned.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 6 June 2026
The doctor warned that drinking alkaline water could be dangerous for people who take PPIs, or stomach acid production blockers.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization has warned that a closure of Hormuz beyond 90 days could trigger a systemic agrifood shock and a severe food-price crisis within six to 12 months.
—John W.h. Denton Ao, Fortune, 6 June 2026
In the months ahead of the election, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials have warned Armenia that joining the EU could come at the expense of massive economic damage by disrupting Armenian trade ties with Moscow and its allies.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board, established by the WHO and World Bank, recently warned the world isn't ready for another pandemic despite what was learned during the COVID outbreak six years ago.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Human rights groups and regional NGOS have long warned that economic desperation in rural communities – where a lack of wage labor and vulnerable subsistence agriculture leave few alternatives – drives locals to take life-threatening risks.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Zelenskyy warned that unusual activity has been detected at his country’s northern border with Belarus, but Lukashenko has denied any intentions to be drawn more directly into the war unless his country is attacked.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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The backstory You can’t just open a world-class hotel in Paris—and perhaps no one is more aware of that fact than Silvio Ursini, the executive vice president of Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, who described a more than decade-long process of finding and selecting the perfect site for the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Maggie is aware that her hometown isn’t a destination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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As a row of kids delighted in mixing cotton candy and frozen lemonade into an only-at-the-ballpark dessert, the usher alerted the parents that a mass of boisterous and predominantly shirtless men soon would be assembling in a nearby section.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Richard Quinones, who lives near Main Street and Buena Vista Avenue in Lemon Grove, first alerted the Sheriff’s Office to a woman in a ditch behind his home the morning of July 29.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Things got bizarre leading up to the Division 2 final when Ganesha was prepared to only send backups to the game because its head coach and players were committed to traveling to Mississippi for a camp.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Modern consumers' expectations are changing too quickly, and those that aren't prepared to change will fall behind.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Obama advised youngsters to avoid the trappings of wealth to be able to pursue their passions more freely.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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To get more—and better—shuteye, Leng advised focusing on consistency, including regular bed and wake times.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Richman, the Citizen Oversight Board member, does not believe first-line supervisors are equipped to thoroughly review misconduct allegations and make informed decisions on what warrants further review.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Florida weather radar Stay informed.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Looking weeks or months into the future, however, analysts cautioned about a rise in oil and gasoline prices unless normal traffic resumes in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Connelly cautioned that fasting numbers alone can be misleading.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Those at the bar seemed interested in their drinks, while those at the tables seemed more keen on each other—or when their table at Daroco would be ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And as the summer heats up, boat traffic increases and the Coast Guard said its always ready.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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