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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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At the time, the world was not aware of the impact of HIV.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The federal police document said Bolsonaro was both aware of the scheme and its main beneficiary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Be prepared for the Trump haters to say everything is going to be wrong.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 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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For executive leaders, AI fluency is emerging as a critical competency—not to write code or build models, but to ask the right questions, make informed decisions and set a compelling vision for the future.—
Chaitanya Laxminarayana,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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By making informed choices, men can effectively harness the advantages of omega-3 fatty acids for better health.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The Yankees are about to find out if Rice is ready.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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But when the postseason arrived, the Panthers were ready.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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