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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
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.
—Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Environmental justice, transit and housing advocates warned the changes gut the program’s core mission, slash auction revenue by about $2 billion a year and jeopardize frontline climate and public-health protections.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Human rights groups and regional NGOS have long warned that economic desperation in rural communities – where a lack of wage labor and vulnerable subsistence agriculture leave few alternatives – drives locals to take life-threatening risks.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Russian military bloggers have warned that even small mines scattered along key highways could repeatedly halt traffic for inspections and demining operations.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Zelenskyy warned that unusual activity has been detected at his country’s northern border with Belarus, but Lukashenko has denied any intentions to be drawn more directly into the war unless his country is attacked.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Just prepare to spot me wearing this on repeat all summer (you’ve been warned).
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Experts and attorneys warned that forcing people from those countries to return home to apply for a green card would result in them being barred from coming back.
—Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Verb
Officials also warned residents to avoid contact with bats and other wild animals that may carry rabies.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.
—Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Environmental justice, transit and housing advocates warned the changes gut the program’s core mission, slash auction revenue by about $2 billion a year and jeopardize frontline climate and public-health protections.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Human rights groups and regional NGOS have long warned that economic desperation in rural communities – where a lack of wage labor and vulnerable subsistence agriculture leave few alternatives – drives locals to take life-threatening risks.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Russian military bloggers have warned that even small mines scattered along key highways could repeatedly halt traffic for inspections and demining operations.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Zelenskyy warned that unusual activity has been detected at his country’s northern border with Belarus, but Lukashenko has denied any intentions to be drawn more directly into the war unless his country is attacked.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Just prepare to spot me wearing this on repeat all summer (you’ve been warned).
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Experts and attorneys warned that forcing people from those countries to return home to apply for a green card would result in them being barred from coming back.
—Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The schedule looks to ease up in June, but the Cubs are well aware that nothing is guaranteed.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The neighbor alerted authorities, who later named Stephany Byrom, 48, as a suspect.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit before one of the villagers escaped and alerted the authorities, according to the Associated Press.—
Aicha El Hammar Castano,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Connecticut, in the midst of its final season in the Northeast, has looked like a team that is already prepared to take up residence in Houston as the reborn Comets in 2027.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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In the labor market, the Boomers crowded out opportunity for 40 years and are now leaving a workforce ill-prepared to replace them.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The agency advised anyone nearby to remain indoors, close their doors and windows and set air their conditioning systems to recirculate.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Magid, one of the most durable media consultancies in the sector, has advised clients to start giving viewers more context, depth and emotional reassurance, rather than relying on breaking news and dozens of star anchors and correspondents.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Richman, the Citizen Oversight Board member, does not believe first-line supervisors are equipped to thoroughly review misconduct allegations and make informed decisions on what warrants further review.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Florida weather radar Stay informed.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Certifications can help, though Davis cautioned there is no single label that guarantees sustainability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Federal officials have cautioned that proving insider trading in commodities markets can be difficult due to the complexity and speed of modern trading systems.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, two were not ready for the demands of a full-time City Hall job.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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But that had more to do with the score, an opportunity to get Dalton Rushing more at-bats, and getting Ohtani ready for his start on the mound Wednesday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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