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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
Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Democrats and defense experts warned that the move could benefit Russia and weaken NATO security.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Guanipa warned attendees not to assume that recent changes mean the crisis has been resolved.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Speaking in Russia’s State Duma (parliament) last week, Zyuganov warned the country could face a Bolshevik-style revolution if the government fails to address the weakening economy.
—Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Britain's prime minister warned Saturday that tougher action was needed against people chanting certain phrases at pro-Palestinian protests, as concerns grew over the safety of British Jews after the stabbings of two Jewish men in London.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
But some experts warned that Timmy's health had been compromised to the point that a return to open waters might simply delay the animal's inevitable death and prolong its suffering.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 2 May 2026
In February, Anthropic refused to allow the Pentagon to use its products for autonomous lethal-weapons systems or mass surveillance (both issues that the Vatican has warned against).
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
While human encounters are rare, officials warned otters can be territorial and unpredictable.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Other scientists warned that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the great ocean conveyor belt, is more likely to collapse than expected, which will freeze European capitals and disrupt monsoons in West Africa and India.
—Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Democrats and defense experts warned that the move could benefit Russia and weaken NATO security.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Guanipa warned attendees not to assume that recent changes mean the crisis has been resolved.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Speaking in Russia’s State Duma (parliament) last week, Zyuganov warned the country could face a Bolshevik-style revolution if the government fails to address the weakening economy.
—Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Britain's prime minister warned Saturday that tougher action was needed against people chanting certain phrases at pro-Palestinian protests, as concerns grew over the safety of British Jews after the stabbings of two Jewish men in London.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
But some experts warned that Timmy's health had been compromised to the point that a return to open waters might simply delay the animal's inevitable death and prolong its suffering.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 2 May 2026
In February, Anthropic refused to allow the Pentagon to use its products for autonomous lethal-weapons systems or mass surveillance (both issues that the Vatican has warned against).
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
While human encounters are rare, officials warned otters can be territorial and unpredictable.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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Hitters, no doubt instructed by their teams and aware of this new shift, have been taking more pitches.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sure enough, Perez came to douse Witt, who also was aware of the postgame tradition.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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They were alerted when one of the two suspects allegedly tried to open the back door of the home but ran from the area after one of the homeowner's dogs started barking inside.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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When she was first alerted to the incident, her son was stable, but his condition worsened at the hospital.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said before tipoff Sunday that the team was prepared to play with or without Wembanyama, who was listed as questionable going into the game.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the last of our four groupings, few countries appear prepared for a prolonged economic crisis.—
Judd Devermont,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, King Charles has now been advised on medical grounds to stop all sports, including skiing and riding, because of his ongoing cancer treatment.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 21-year-old mother now has a part-time job, despite being advised against it to protect her mental health.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But when schools share a more complete picture of student achievement, families can make informed decisions — prioritizing consistent attendance and supporting learning in and out of the classroom.—
Arne Duncan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Sometimes that may mean applying for several opportunities at once, seeing what the results are, and then making an informed decision.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Verb
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While agreeing that the FPV drones were a new challenge, Zehavi cautioned against overstating their impact.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Hatfield also cautioned that effort could be a dangerous political gamble for Republicans.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 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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The company, which operates AMC, Shudder and BBC America, among other outlets,has no massive deal ready to unveil that will put it in cahoots with the NFL or Major League Baseball.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lindsay Hubbard is activated and ready to call out West Wilson and Amanda Batula’s inconsistencies.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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