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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
In the nearby town of Monschau, in Germany, local authorities warned overnight that the fire was about 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the border and said firefighters were on alert. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 If the Act passes, Amazon warned it may be forced to relocate its 10 distribution centers outside New York City, resulting in slower delivery times to customers. — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Indeed, Kolyandr warned the worsening economy could incentivize President Vladimir Putin to escalate the conflict. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026 Flash flood warnings and watches were issued across a swath of central Indiana on Saturday, and forecasters with the National Weather Service warned that more showers and thunderstorms would be moving into the area throughout the day. — Nbc News, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026 In a recent memo to the region’s law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office warned that a new ruling from the California Supreme Court means officers should expect to see more people released from custody within days of an arrest. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Authorities said dozens more residents were injured and warned that the death toll would almost certainly rise. — Yacob Herin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Having previously worked for numerous UK distribution and sales outfits, Roberts admitted that he had been warned against taking the job as Director of the BFI Film Fund in 2012. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026 Iranian officials have warned since Friday that the mutual defense pact will not guarantee Saudi Arabia’s security, attempting to downplay the agreement. — Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
  1. aware
  2. alerted
  3. prepared
  4. advised
  5. informed
  6. cautioned
  7. forewarned
  8. ready
Adjective
  • That secret plan, of which only a few top officials were aware, meant that the president wasn't actually on board Air Force One with the press and senior White House officials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Once approved, residents within the Firewise Community area may be eligible for insurance discounts and certainly become more aware of how to prepare for a wildfire.
    — Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of aware
Verb
  • Star Vista was first made aware of missing funds after Blanchard retired in 2022, when the nonprofit was alerted to a $50,000 donation that was not deposited to its bank account, prosecutors said.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The investors said they were alerted to the company’s financial distress by a September 2025 article published in The Cut.
    — Sabrina Willmer, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of alerted
Adjective
  • Credentials Without Capability This is the leader who has the title, the résumé, the years of experience, but is not prepared to lead in conditions that exist today.
    — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ellison said Friday that the company still expects to win at trial, but is prepared to offer concessions to get the deal done sooner than that.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of prepared
Verb
  • Shakur’s family in the court gallery had been advised ahead of time that the graphic visuals were going to be shown and described.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Weygold, who died in 1941, collected Native American art and artifacts, taught himself the Lakota language, and advised European museums on Native American art.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of advised
Adjective
  • DeMellier emphasizes responsible production, longevity, and purpose, appealing to informed consumers.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Knowing what's considered to be a good interest rate in today's economy can help savers make better, more informed decisions for their money.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of informed
Verb
  • Some cautioned that a prolonged war, especially one marred by a steady stream of American casualties and little visible progress, could eventually weigh on recruiting at the margins.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Foley, however, cautioned that trying to pinpoint any one factor of disease growth is probably shortsighted.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 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
  • So come hungry and ready to be a part of one big Italian family!
    — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Adams is yet to feature in pre-season but should be ready for Matchday 1, while Justin Kluivert, who has played well since returning from the World Cup with the Netherlands, should slot into the No 10 role.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ready

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