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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
Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Others warned about the dangers of a delay.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The heavy-duty trucks, the class 7 and 8 that Spencer Campbell warned about, are more challenging.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Russian officials have also overtly warned of the possibility of a nuclear conflict over the war in Ukraine, now not far off the three-year mark.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Security researchers have warned that the demise of the Rockstar 2FA exploit service isn’t all good news—far from it, as here comes FlowerStorm, which could be the same threat that’s evolved.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What's New Several millions of people in California have been warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) to limit outdoor activity and to refrain from burning wood after air quality alerts were issued in Southwestern parts of the state.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The union had previously warned that the strike, which began with walkouts in Chicago, Los Angeles and the coffee giant’s hometown of Seattle last week, could spread to hundreds of stores if the company did not meet the baristas’ demands at the bargaining table.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Others warned about the dangers of a delay.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The heavy-duty trucks, the class 7 and 8 that Spencer Campbell warned about, are more challenging.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Russian officials have also overtly warned of the possibility of a nuclear conflict over the war in Ukraine, now not far off the three-year mark.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Security researchers have warned that the demise of the Rockstar 2FA exploit service isn’t all good news—far from it, as here comes FlowerStorm, which could be the same threat that’s evolved.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What's New Several millions of people in California have been warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) to limit outdoor activity and to refrain from burning wood after air quality alerts were issued in Southwestern parts of the state.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Today, the average date night tends to be a bit more than just dinner and a movie, something that Donald is fully aware of.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The audience was private, but the Vatican released Leo’s prepared text and that of the dean of the diplomatic corps.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Some states, including Florida and Texas, are already adequately prepared for disasters, according to the acting chief.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has advised the public to avoid state Highway 11 near the Table Rock fire.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Other clubs have contacted the players’ representatives, asking to be kept informed on discussions but Kamara wants to stay in the Premier League and talks are progressing.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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From library shelves to classrooms, censorship limits exposure to diverse viewpoints and restricts informed engagement with complex social issues.—
Laura Backstrom,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Be ready to discuss this factually, not emotionally, and give examples.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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This was what the 10,000 lucky souls with tickets, many of them wearing fluorescent orange to honor their red-headed hero’s mane, were ready to build with their Mexican waves and screams.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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