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
Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Heading into the 2028 presidential campaign, a lack of snipers could lead to injuries and assassinations of top leaders, the report warned.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Cochrane warned half a century ago that a great deal of medicine lacked solid evidence.
—Anna Forsythe, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Hazard on open waters The tip-off came from the Marine Corps and the Smögen Sea Rescue Company, who warned that the object appeared big enough to pose a hazard to shipping.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
This folly—which Iran has sternly warned against—is immoral, unjustified, and unlawful.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Aid workers have warned that children are dying daily from hunger in the region, with both Sudan's army and the RSF accused of obstructing humanitarian assistance.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Israel's defense minister has warned that Gaza City could be destroyed in a new military operation perhaps just days away, even as famine spreads there.
—Mariam Dagga, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Darrell West warned in Brookings in May that the tide of both public and scientific opinion would soon turn against AI’s masters of the universe.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But — critics have warned — there's a lot of fine print.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Heading into the 2028 presidential campaign, a lack of snipers could lead to injuries and assassinations of top leaders, the report warned.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Cochrane warned half a century ago that a great deal of medicine lacked solid evidence.
—Anna Forsythe, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Hazard on open waters The tip-off came from the Marine Corps and the Smögen Sea Rescue Company, who warned that the object appeared big enough to pose a hazard to shipping.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
This folly—which Iran has sternly warned against—is immoral, unjustified, and unlawful.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Aid workers have warned that children are dying daily from hunger in the region, with both Sudan's army and the RSF accused of obstructing humanitarian assistance.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Israel's defense minister has warned that Gaza City could be destroyed in a new military operation perhaps just days away, even as famine spreads there.
—Mariam Dagga, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
Darrell West warned in Brookings in May that the tide of both public and scientific opinion would soon turn against AI’s masters of the universe.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
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According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), emergency services were alerted to a fatal incident on Saturday.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If tickets remain available for a show, fans will be alerted via email.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two days after becoming aware of it, Christianson met with the police, who were pessimistic on whether the city would be able to get its money back.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Partnerships With Purpose & Impact Partnerships have been a loyalty staple for decades, but the newest wave is more context-aware.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 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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And sometimes, buying prepared bamboo shoots in a can is the easiest way to spruce up a dish.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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One of the film’s stars, Palestinian-Canadian actress Saja Kilani, then read a prepared statement.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Management cautioned that unresolved matters could hinder the company’s ability to report results accurately and on schedule while also increasing compliance costs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Other more serious, though rare, risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease and potential kidney injury — particularly if severe dehydration occurs due to vomiting, the expert cautioned.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An informed traveler is the safer traveler.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Prioritize safety, stay informed, and act responsibly to protect lives and property.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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How to style Wear your Janes with classic, relaxed-fitting barrel jeans and a rugby shirt for a polished, preppy look that's travel-ready.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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And Miami’s freshman class gave glimpses of how much more the Hurricanes may be ready to improve during their 45-3 rout of Bethune-Cookman at Hard Rock Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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