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
Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Others warned about the dangers of a delay.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The heavy-duty trucks, the class 7 and 8 that Spencer Campbell warned about, are more challenging.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Russian officials have also overtly warned of the possibility of a nuclear conflict over the war in Ukraine, now not far off the three-year mark.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Security researchers have warned that the demise of the Rockstar 2FA exploit service isn’t all good news—far from it, as here comes FlowerStorm, which could be the same threat that’s evolved.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What's New Several millions of people in California have been warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) to limit outdoor activity and to refrain from burning wood after air quality alerts were issued in Southwestern parts of the state.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The union had previously warned that the strike, which began with walkouts in Chicago, Los Angeles and the coffee giant’s hometown of Seattle last week, could spread to hundreds of stores if the company did not meet the baristas’ demands at the bargaining table.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Others warned about the dangers of a delay.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
The heavy-duty trucks, the class 7 and 8 that Spencer Campbell warned about, are more challenging.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Russian officials have also overtly warned of the possibility of a nuclear conflict over the war in Ukraine, now not far off the three-year mark.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Security researchers have warned that the demise of the Rockstar 2FA exploit service isn’t all good news—far from it, as here comes FlowerStorm, which could be the same threat that’s evolved.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What's New Several millions of people in California have been warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) to limit outdoor activity and to refrain from burning wood after air quality alerts were issued in Southwestern parts of the state.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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Scrolling LinkedIn, you are effectively being made aware of all your problems, by people trying to sell you the solution.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many whites were aware of a lack of Black voter participation in the South but often lacked a deeper understanding of its causes and consequences.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 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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Press the mixture into the bottom and about 1-inch up the sides of the prepared pan.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Pour batter into prepared baking pan, and spread into an even layer.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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The goal of the partnership is to help customers make informed decisions about what home products and appliances will benefit their everyday lives.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Aug. 2025
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Representative Stefani’s proposal, meanwhile, would take away some of the tools that Californians currently rely on to make informed decisions in the voting booth.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But does this mean that every RIA will want, or be ready for, self-custody?—
Lior Lamesh,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Page said Milwaukee's health department privately purchased 500 doses of the vaccine so that staff can be ready to vaccinate anyone who wants it.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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