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
Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Even the vets warned that such bursts of energy sometimes signal a final surge before decline, but Luna proved them wrong.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
But the federal agency warned that there will not be enough funding to pay the entirety of SNAP benefits for November if the shutdown doesn’t end.
—Terry Moseley, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Senator Bernie Sanders, appearing alongside her, warned that a short-term deal would only delay the crisis.
—Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Socrates warned that writing, a mechanical act, might weaken memory, a creative one.
—Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The dog warden had warned Bates in the past about the dog after another child was attacked, WSYX reported.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
That isn’t too surprising, as Hamas had warned that finding the bodies of all the dead hostages would take time and was unlikely to be completed by the Monday at noon local time deadline.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
That’s what Black communities have warned about for generations.
—Josiah Bates, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Previous reports have warned Trumps’ immigration policies also threaten negative economic consequences.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Even the vets warned that such bursts of energy sometimes signal a final surge before decline, but Luna proved them wrong.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
But the federal agency warned that there will not be enough funding to pay the entirety of SNAP benefits for November if the shutdown doesn’t end.
—Terry Moseley, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Senator Bernie Sanders, appearing alongside her, warned that a short-term deal would only delay the crisis.
—Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Socrates warned that writing, a mechanical act, might weaken memory, a creative one.
—Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The dog warden had warned Bates in the past about the dog after another child was attacked, WSYX reported.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
That isn’t too surprising, as Hamas had warned that finding the bodies of all the dead hostages would take time and was unlikely to be completed by the Monday at noon local time deadline.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
That’s what Black communities have warned about for generations.
—Josiah Bates, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Verb
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The person on the other end of the call went to the Cartersville Police Department to report Cagle’s threat, and officers with the department alerted the Atlanta Police Department.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gill fled the scene, and police were alerted to the crash only after passers-by saw King lying on the road, investigators said.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the other, the teenage boys are becoming aware that their comforts come at the expense of others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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The viewer also sees Selena studying Spanish, acutely aware of the pressures attached to her identity as a Mexican American performer.—
Cat Cardenas,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Choking and general gross incompetence is never advised.—
Chris Bumbaca,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Other users advised the man to figure out why his wife is so worried about finances and her husband traveling by himself, as that may be the missing piece to the puzzle.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the singer is prepared to show fans that both sides of her sound can coexist, with a little help from Lady Gaga.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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Duffy, however, added that the absences were isolated, and the agency is prepared to slow air traffic as needed to meet controller staffing levels.—
John Tufts,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brian Pempus, a former gambling reporter and founder of the website Gambling Harm, which raises awareness about the dangers of gambling, cautioned that consumers may not be ready for the associated risks.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The judge cautioned against the use of AI.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Drivers are urged to slow down, allow for extra time, and stay informed on the latest road and weather conditions.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Engaging in cross-sector dialogue and participating in industry groups can further enhance awareness of sector-specific risks and foster a more informed, collaborative approach to business planning.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This follows after Norton officially confirmed four new models ready to be revealed at next month’s EICMA in Milan.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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With a full offseason of conditioning, the twin of Houston’s Amen Thompson should be ready to emerge the way his brother did a year ago.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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