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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Human rights groups, citing concerns over forced confessions, have condemned a wave of hundreds of arrests and warned that the government is using the June conflict as a pretext to escalate repression.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
With annual revenues of £29 billion in 2024, JLR will be able to absorb the financial costs but Bailey warned the consequences would be bigger for the smaller sized companies in its supply chain.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
The incursion comes as the United Nations and others have warned that the assault will worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis, with parts of the Gaza officially declared under famine.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Syracuse University professor Dimitar Gueorguiev warned that TikTok’s edge has dulled.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Israel has launched a new ground offensive into Gaza City and warned residents to leave and head south.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
However, some investors have previously warned that quarterly earnings reports help protect their interests by making companies’ finances more transparent and regular.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Other issues include barriers to trade — Critchley warned that a once-largely frictionless market for uranium and fuels was now fracturing — and questions over the future talent pipeline.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Human rights groups, citing concerns over forced confessions, have condemned a wave of hundreds of arrests and warned that the government is using the June conflict as a pretext to escalate repression.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
With annual revenues of £29 billion in 2024, JLR will be able to absorb the financial costs but Bailey warned the consequences would be bigger for the smaller sized companies in its supply chain.
—Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
The incursion comes as the United Nations and others have warned that the assault will worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis, with parts of the Gaza officially declared under famine.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Syracuse University professor Dimitar Gueorguiev warned that TikTok’s edge has dulled.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Israel has launched a new ground offensive into Gaza City and warned residents to leave and head south.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
However, some investors have previously warned that quarterly earnings reports help protect their interests by making companies’ finances more transparent and regular.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Other issues include barriers to trade — Critchley warned that a once-largely frictionless market for uranium and fuels was now fracturing — and questions over the future talent pipeline.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Verb
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Landasoft software alerted police when flagged people did anything labeled suspicious, like going out at night or logging on the internet repeatedly.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fort Lauderdale alerted residents that the heavy rain in recent days, coupled with king tides, put some major roads in the city underwater this week.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many of these guests were not aware of CGTN’s links to Beijing.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s why Marino would like more people to be aware of MASH and get checked for it.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Patel has stood up for himself, making multiple appearances at press conferences and on television despite being advised otherwise.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Another person advised the woman to keep a record of all her ex-boyfriend’s attempts to contact her amid the dispute over the necklace.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My developmentally disabled 58-year-old son, who lives with us, is not prepared for our passing.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Spread mixture onto prepared rimmed baking sheet using a silicone spatula.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All three men cautioned that there was a risk the project could not move forward as envisioned.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some experts have cautioned that the public omission of denuclearization by Xi and Kim might not amount to a shift in China’s official stance.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By sharing stories of corruption, privilege and inequality, social media not only informed but also galvanized Nepal’s youth, motivating collective mobilization against the country’s systemic injustice.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Each was eager to receive as much drugs as Colombia would send, ready and willing to risk their freedom for a hefty payday.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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