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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
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens, airlines and aviation regulators warned, as airlines cancelled scores of flights on Tuesday.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
If the House doesn't act and the government remains shuttered, Duffy warned of dire consequences for the nation's air traffic system.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
After they were warned to stop, one of the drivers attempted to ram the convoy.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Yields have been generally rising since Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned last month that further cuts to interest rates are not assured.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Of course, a good number of researchers and critics have warned of the dangers of using AI in these consequential domains.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Climate scientists have repeatedly warned that a substantial reduction in fossil fuel use will be necessary to curb global heating, with the burning of coal, oil and gas identified as the chief driver of the climate crisis.
—Sam Meredith,dan Murphy, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that the ongoing government shutdown could result in widespread flight delays and airspace closures across the United States.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Fearing a spike in anti-Japanese sentiment ahead of the parade, the Japanese embassy in Beijing warned its citizens to stay cautious and avoid speaking Japanese loudly in public – perhaps mindful that in recent years, there has been a spate of violent attacks against Japanese nationals in China.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens, airlines and aviation regulators warned, as airlines cancelled scores of flights on Tuesday.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
If the House doesn't act and the government remains shuttered, Duffy warned of dire consequences for the nation's air traffic system.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
After they were warned to stop, one of the drivers attempted to ram the convoy.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Yields have been generally rising since Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned last month that further cuts to interest rates are not assured.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Of course, a good number of researchers and critics have warned of the dangers of using AI in these consequential domains.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Climate scientists have repeatedly warned that a substantial reduction in fossil fuel use will be necessary to curb global heating, with the burning of coal, oil and gas identified as the chief driver of the climate crisis.
—Sam Meredith,dan Murphy, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Tuesday that the ongoing government shutdown could result in widespread flight delays and airspace closures across the United States.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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Sands said that the school was made aware of the form collecting anonymous pledges.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The act is aware of the constant online comparisons between it and KATSEYE but isn’t phased by them.—
Brooke Morrison,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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California detectives alerted Miami Gardens Police, and law enforcement from several agencies began assembling to arrest Clayton.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jeff Kahrs was alerted to a shoplifting in progress, the Slidell Police Department said.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, fewer than one in seven companies are fully prepared to adopt AI at scale.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Exit readiness refers to being strategically prepared for a sale or public offering, highlighting strong performance, credible growth potential, and operational improvements to attract buyers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The freeze warnings are expected to remain in place until Tuesday morning, and residents in affected areas are advised to check local forecasts for updates, take immediate steps to protect plants, pipes, and pets from extreme cold, and watch for rapidly changing conditions.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Franklin Fire Department advised that students be released about 10 minutes early, the letter said.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Michigan weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While October marked a return to job growth, ADP’s chief economist cautioned that the pace of hiring is running far slower than earlier this year and far more concentrated in a few sectors.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Leavitt, however, cautioned that November's payments were unlikely to go out on time.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now, all these years later, Alice, 106, is ready to let go of the bullet that began the couple's love story.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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For the first time since 2016, the 49ers won’t have linebacker Fred Warner to defend against the Rams, so Tatum Bethune (thigh) and Dee Winters (knees) must be ready for a full-on scheme against them.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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