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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
Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Emergency officials warned residents and visitors to expect road closures and traffic delays in the area surrounding Madison Square Garden.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Roughly three out of four of the more than 150 respondents pointed to commuting costs, while many also warned the mandate would disrupt work-life balance.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
In January 2023, another tennis pro working at a Lake Norman-area club emailed Dann and warned him about Kerlew’s record in Florida.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Shore warned that the effects of today’s regulatory decisions may take years to become fully visible in communities across the country.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Forecasters warned of hail, lightning and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Critics have warned that a yes vote could have major repercussions for the Swiss economy, which relies on foreign workers to fill many roles.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The judge warned the courtroom that the information would be graphic, prompting Metcalf's family to leave the room.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Verb
As recently as February 2026 and May 2025, the public Santa Clara County’s health department has warned about potential exposure to measles after people with the virus passed through public places.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Emergency officials warned residents and visitors to expect road closures and traffic delays in the area surrounding Madison Square Garden.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Roughly three out of four of the more than 150 respondents pointed to commuting costs, while many also warned the mandate would disrupt work-life balance.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
In January 2023, another tennis pro working at a Lake Norman-area club emailed Dann and warned him about Kerlew’s record in Florida.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Shore warned that the effects of today’s regulatory decisions may take years to become fully visible in communities across the country.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Forecasters warned of hail, lightning and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Critics have warned that a yes vote could have major repercussions for the Swiss economy, which relies on foreign workers to fill many roles.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The judge warned the courtroom that the information would be graphic, prompting Metcalf's family to leave the room.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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Timothy Hawkins said the command was aware of reports and looking into the situation.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The sisters are reportedly aware of this and are now planning their next steps.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Community members alerted the county about the forthcoming facility earlier this year and have protested the plans.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Investigators were alerted to the shooting by the city's ShotSpotter system.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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In a joint statement, leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom said the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program after the United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Keep track of fires and be prepared to leave.—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
Verb
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The doctor prescribed a PET scan of my brain and advised me to be patient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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From my experience working with leading global apparel brands, more informed sourcing decisions are being made earlier, before commitments are locked in.—
Alyn Franklin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The principle of free, prior and informed consent was designed specifically to break that pattern.—
Buket Altınçelep,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Verb
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While Estrella found a permanent home, Valle cautioned residents to assess each situation carefully.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Charlotte City Council member Ed Driggs specifically cautioned that the state could try to recoup what NCDOT has already spent.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 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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Following practice, a Panthers spokesperson clarified that the team expects McMillan to be ready for training camp in July.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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While the Patriots could have caved to the pressure, Cash said the group was ready to adjust.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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