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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
Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The drug is seen by some as helpful against COVID-19, but medical professionals have warned against its use to combat the virus.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Riboua disagreed, but warned that the measures taken to pay the Guards would have long-lasting consequences.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
Parade organizers also warned that political protests of any kind are not allowed.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Energy research firm Wood Mackenzie also warned on Tuesday that with 15 million barrels per day of Gulf supply suddenly gone, oil prices would need to hit $150 a barrel for demand destruction to kick in and rebalance the market.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The speaker of the Iranian Parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Reports say friends warned her not to go.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Jim warned that the weak payroll report showed that AI job losses are here.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned against passing along higher energy costs to consumers, recalling the lessons learned after Russia invaded Ukraine.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The drug is seen by some as helpful against COVID-19, but medical professionals have warned against its use to combat the virus.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Riboua disagreed, but warned that the measures taken to pay the Guards would have long-lasting consequences.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
Parade organizers also warned that political protests of any kind are not allowed.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Energy research firm Wood Mackenzie also warned on Tuesday that with 15 million barrels per day of Gulf supply suddenly gone, oil prices would need to hit $150 a barrel for demand destruction to kick in and rebalance the market.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The speaker of the Iranian Parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Reports say friends warned her not to go.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Jim warned that the weak payroll report showed that AI job losses are here.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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The city was aware that rejecting the contract put at least $90 million in grant funding at risk, Councilwoman Sarah Parady said in December.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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How the Horns held off the Wolfpack Anyone who has watched the Longhorns are painfully aware of the palpitations and hoop sweats that come with this group.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Monday, officers were alerted to a possibly deceased person near Georgia Street and the railroad tracks that run behind the station.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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An employee at a business saw the boy and alerted police.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The staff are well prepared to handle kids, from providing high-chairs to having lifeguards on duty at the pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom of prepared pan.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Several doctors' groups said the changes were not based on good evidence, and advised doctors and patients to follow guidance that was previously in place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Iran's intelligence ministry advised civilians to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior during Chaharshanbe Suri, an annual fire dance festival held on the last Wednesday of the Persian New Year.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stay informed about tornado watches and warnings through regular updates on local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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That includes helping people build savings, strengthen credit, and make informed decisions with confidence.—
Charlyn Tanner,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The person cautioned that the investigation was still in the early stages.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The person cautioned that the investigation was still in the early stages.—
Corey Williams,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 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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Arkansas has become a leader in this anti-democracy celebration, with a Legislature, governor, attorney general, and state Supreme Court not only ready, willing, and able, but downright eager to enact, implement, defend, and uphold legislation designed to make a mockery of our official motto.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act fast on them.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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