WARNED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

warned 1 of 2

adjective

as in aware

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warned

2 of 2

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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Elsewhere, deadly attacks continued and Ukraine's central bank warned that damage to industrial targets could push the country into a recession. — Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 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 The agency stressed that the investigation remains ongoing and warned against drawing premature conclusions. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 The creative community has, in a united front, warned those exceptions to the Copyright Act would jeopardize artists’ ability to earn a living. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026 Economists have warned that lower-income households will feel it most. — Sasha Tuddenham, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026 Speaking in Montreal on Thursday, Von der Leyen warned that economic relationships once considered sources of stability were increasingly being used as instruments of pressure. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Newport Beach dermatologist Zenovia Gabriel, MD, warned New Beauty against harsh scrubs and abrasive cleansing tools, which strip the barrier and can worsen acne. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned

Adjective

And many consumers are keenly aware of investors behind businesses.

— Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
Sühlmann had plenty of experience designing mid-engine supercars, though, something Leiters, who arrived at Porsche just a few months before him, would have been aware of.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

The charges against Strange arose after studio employees alerted the FBI of the theft in January 2025, alleging the unfinished releases were shared to a number of online platforms.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Cadaver dogs also alerted to the scent of a corpse in the vehicle.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of alerted

Adjective

Advocates for unaccompanied migrant children, former government officials, and some members of Congress have criticized the move, arguing that the state is not prepared to handle an influx of vulnerable children, some of whom need special care.

— Mark Betancourt, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Tibi said the Joint List is prepared to help the opposition form a minority government, led by former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of prepared

Verb

Deanna Paul, an attorney for Tal, later said the men had been advised not to by their attorneys.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Dawson has also advised Mensah to use his legs more often and scramble either to extend plays or take the available yards on the ground.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of advised

Adjective

According to immigration policy experts, English proficiency among the immigrant voting class is an indicator of an informed and engaged electorate free from outside influence.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
In her latest incarnation, Diane Morgan as Philomeno Cunk returns as the worst informed person on Hollywood in Charlie Booker’s latest mockumentary for Netflix and the BBC, Cunk on Cinema.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of informed

Adjective

These are houses that agents have secured listing contracts but aren’t ready to be seen by the public.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Dentists likely are champing at the bit, ready and willing to substitute some dental floss for a slab of chocolate.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

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