WARNED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in aware

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warned

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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

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Blanche also warned that authorities would pursue individuals who misuse SI against American taxpayers. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026 France's main unions warned that the country is on the brink of recession and that layoff plans are multiplying. — Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026 Jim warned Wednesday that Wall Street's enthusiasm following the midterm elections could prove short-lived. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 While the plane was near Florida’s Gulf Coast, less than 20 minutes before the crash, an air traffic controller warned that the turn they’d requested toward the Bahamas could take them into a thunderstorm. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026 Unions aim to send a warning France’s main unions warned that the country is on the brink of recession and that layoff plans are multiplying. — Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 Police in the northeast city of Strasbourg warned people to be extremely cautious around certain schools. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 Experts have long warned that floating power deals can leave African governments dependent on costly contracts with foreign suppliers. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026 As a result, only Makoto’s eight-year-old brother Kenji goes with the other family, and upon arrival at the campsite, scampers around excitedly with a butterfly net, while being warned not to wander too far. — James Marsh, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned

Adjective

There is no obvious successor waiting in the wings, lawmakers are fully aware of Nvidia’s strategic significance to the US, and Wall Street knows Huang as a brilliant founder who has made fortunes for his shareholders.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Drivers are responsible for being alert and aware of changes, and being able to react when others make mistakes or slow down.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

The Orlando Police Department contacted Citi security in Tampa, which alerted the sheriff’s office to the threat, Chronister said.

— Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Managers at several different Johnson County locations said they had not been alerted of a closure.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of alerted

Adjective

Plus, people hosting small gatherings and those who don’t want to tackle a whole turkey can select smaller turkey breasts, or even fully prepared birds that just need to be warmed up.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
In a December 2023 interview, Brand, now 51, sat alongside his attorney and delivered a lengthy prepared statement to detectives, maintaining that his encounters were consensual.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of prepared

Verb

Passengers were advised to consider alternate routes, including the Airport and Media/Wawa lines to service to/from Penn Medicine Station.

— Andrew Krietz, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Residents were also advised to install window screens and chimney caps, secure exterior doors and avoid leaving unscreened windows open, particularly while sleeping.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of advised

Adjective

This story was produced as part of the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a group of local, independent news outlets working together for a more informed and engaged community.

— Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
This story is part of a statewide partnership of more than 30 nonpartisan newsrooms and universities working to help Florida voters make informed decisions in the 2026 elections.

— Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of informed

Adjective

The staff is knowledgeable about the area and was ready to give recommendations on where to grab breakfast nearby or to point me towards the umbrellas during a snow storm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
With diesel and gas prices still spiking through Election Day, and Trump’s approval rating sagging, voters were ready to punish Republicans.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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