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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
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The International Energy Agency warned the world is drawing down oil inventories at a record pace, with 164 million barrels released by governments and industry as of May 8.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Business leaders have also warned that higher taxes or anti-business signals could prompt firms to expand elsewhere, potentially weakening the city’s future tax base.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The agency also warned the shutdown would cause severe congestion and delays across the region.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The victim had warned General Counsel Karen Buffkin that the appointment of Maduko would be bad for her and others.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Visitors have been warned to take additional caution around the Horseshoe Reef and Marjorie Bay areas.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
If that happens, the economist warned that the retail sector might undo some of its recent labor force expansion to account for sliding demand.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 May 2026
The National Disaster Management Agency warned that entering restricted zones could result in legal penalties.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Verb
Montreal police warned fans outside the building not to bring any pyrotechnics or fireworks, concerned about the kind of scene a Game 6 win would create in the city’s streets.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The International Energy Agency warned the world is drawing down oil inventories at a record pace, with 164 million barrels released by governments and industry as of May 8.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Business leaders have also warned that higher taxes or anti-business signals could prompt firms to expand elsewhere, potentially weakening the city’s future tax base.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The agency also warned the shutdown would cause severe congestion and delays across the region.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The victim had warned General Counsel Karen Buffkin that the appointment of Maduko would be bad for her and others.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Visitors have been warned to take additional caution around the Horseshoe Reef and Marjorie Bay areas.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
If that happens, the economist warned that the retail sector might undo some of its recent labor force expansion to account for sliding demand.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 May 2026
The National Disaster Management Agency warned that entering restricted zones could result in legal penalties.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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He had been engaged in a months-long chaste affair with Jane Seymour that Anne was aware of and angry about.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Toulouse, aware of the level of interest, sanctioned a move in the belief that Canvot would become an outstanding talent.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In 2023, cadaver dogs alerted to topsoil near where the patio had been built in the home’s backyard, but as authorities dug deeper, the dog stopped picking up the scent, law enforcement sources said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The Louvre alerted French immigration authorities in December 2024 that Chinese tour guides were defrauding ticketing systems for groups of Chinese tourists, reusing the same ticket multiple times.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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His Jim Crow traveling kit kept him prepared for anything the Jim Crow car threw at him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Amon is prepared to bet the farm to stay ahead.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Delrahim, who before joining Paramount had advised Skydance Media on the Paramount Global acquisition, also said that Paramount-WBD is not comparable to Disney’s $71 billion deal to acquire 21st Century Fox assets that closed in 2019.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Officials have advised energy conservation, cut growth forecasts and warned of fallout from high inflation and 17-year lows in the value of its currency.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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By tracking employment outcomes and career progression, institutions can gain clearer insight into their strengths and where gaps remain, creating a more informed path to continuously improve workforce readiness and close the experience gap.—
Michael Hansen,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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In this volatile environment, organizations need processes that support fast, informed decision-making.—
Alex Saric,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Water temperatures are still in the 50s, the NWS cautioned, even though the air is warm.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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But John Healey, a former Senate Republican chief of staff who is now Stewart’s senior adviser, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 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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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 7th House of Partnership, illuminating what both sides need and are ready to offer.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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One part of the mission that remains up in the air is whether or not a version of the lunar spacesuits being developed by Axiom Space will be ready for a test run in space.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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