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warned 1 of 2

adjective

as in aware

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verb

past tense of warn
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
Verb
Prince Harry warned Wednesday at the Clinton Global Initiative that artificial intelligence chatbots designed to provide companionship are even more dangerous to young people than social media. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026 Despite the stronger year-end balance, district officials warned that the district faces tighter finances ahead. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen oversaw the destruction and warned drug traffickers that authorities would step up efforts to disrupt the illicit trade. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The Bayeux Tapestry loan generated considerable controversy before arriving in London, as opponents of the exhibition warned that the fragile textile should not undertake such a journey. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Before the court fight was launched, Edwin Benn, the arbitrator who oversaw 2023 contract negotiations between the city and FOP, warned the City Council that any attempt to undermine his award to the union would be futile. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Rinkēvičs also warned that NATO must accelerate its adaptation to the rapidly changing nature of warfare, particularly the growing role of drones and missile technology. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Florida law enforcement groups, like the Florida Sheriffs Association, have also warned that the amendment could stretch them thin and lead to longer response times. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 That was March 2020, when the CEOs of General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler tried to coordinate production halts over Covid-19 fears, only to be warned by their lawyers that doing so could violate antitrust rules. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
  1. aware
  2. alerted
  3. prepared
  4. advised
  5. informed
  6. cautioned
  7. forewarned
  8. ready
Adjective
  • Second Miami federal trial to start In South Florida, lawyers involved in the federal prosecution said they had not been made aware of Sunday’s transfer in advance.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Editors of other major newsrooms are well aware that Trump may try to ban their reporters next.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of aware
Verb
  • But even if Gus had sadly died in the outback, an influx of scavengers would likely have alerted searchers to the presence of his body, experts said.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Law enforcement later investigated the dumpster and a K-9 trained in human detection alerted on it, indicating the presence of human remains.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of alerted
Adjective
  • Wash it all down with a couple of Wet Martinis, one of the prepared vermouths that packs a punch thanks to the sharp splash of orange bitters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The group included people who were prepared and able to influence what happened next.
    — Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of prepared
Verb
  • The Dutch Restitutions Committee had advised culture minister Rianne Letschert to return the work.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The employee said acting General Counsel Anna Hehenberger and Chief Financial Officer Kelly Kluttz advised her a contract was necessary for compliance.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of advised
Adjective
  • But as policymakers try to make informed decisions, Senate lawmakers and their staff are barred from using all but the most basic AI tools.
    — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And frankly, the best legislation comes out of very informed members of Congress debating issue sets.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of informed
Verb
  • But Lundquist cautioned against automatically treating Gen Z’s choices as irresponsible when the generation is making them under different economic conditions than its parents faced.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Israel’s attorney general cautioned that the appointment was mired in conflicts of interest, and insured that the Qatargate investigation would continue.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of cautioned
Adjective
  • 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
  • Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.
    — David Lyman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of forewarned
Adjective
  • Zodiacs and tender boats are on board, ready for excursions (as are kayaks, which can be booked at an additional charge).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The technology could potentially distinguish between chemically similar substances and identify biological threats, although the current work has not yet demonstrated those capabilities in a field-ready device.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ready

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