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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
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
City officials said revenue from current rates no longer covers expenses, and warned that without the adjustment, Davis would need to rely on inter-fund loans to maintain operations.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The demonstration hosted by Lang, who is currently vying for a Senate seat in Florida, comes as watchdogs have warned that alt-right figures are increasingly finding a foothold within mainstream conservative politics.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Iranian shopkeepers have warned that prices for items like basic cooking oil could triple under pressure from the collapse of the country's currency, the AP reported.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The judge overseeing the case and attorneys warned jurors that the testimony and images will be emotional and difficult to process.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Despite short-term gains for the Bay Area, Bellisario warned the region still faces nagging woes that remain unsolved.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Surging Medicaid costs and dramatically shrinking federal aid are a recipe for fiscal crisis, state Comptroller Sean Scanlon warned Monday.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Fearing a spike in anti-Japanese sentiment ahead of the parade, the Japanese embassy in Beijing warned its citizens to stay cautious and avoid speaking Japanese loudly in public – perhaps mindful that in recent years, there has been a spate of violent attacks against Japanese nationals in China.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
Captain Ben Stokes, who looks secure in his position and has expressed a desire to stay on, warned last week against wholesale changes.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
City officials said revenue from current rates no longer covers expenses, and warned that without the adjustment, Davis would need to rely on inter-fund loans to maintain operations.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The demonstration hosted by Lang, who is currently vying for a Senate seat in Florida, comes as watchdogs have warned that alt-right figures are increasingly finding a foothold within mainstream conservative politics.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Iranian shopkeepers have warned that prices for items like basic cooking oil could triple under pressure from the collapse of the country's currency, the AP reported.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The judge overseeing the case and attorneys warned jurors that the testimony and images will be emotional and difficult to process.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Despite short-term gains for the Bay Area, Bellisario warned the region still faces nagging woes that remain unsolved.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Surging Medicaid costs and dramatically shrinking federal aid are a recipe for fiscal crisis, state Comptroller Sean Scanlon warned Monday.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Fearing a spike in anti-Japanese sentiment ahead of the parade, the Japanese embassy in Beijing warned its citizens to stay cautious and avoid speaking Japanese loudly in public – perhaps mindful that in recent years, there has been a spate of violent attacks against Japanese nationals in China.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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But we were given a very good statement by people that are aware of what's going on.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser Older kids and tweens often start breaking out with acne around this age, so be aware that exfoliators, acids, or retinol can potentially cause skin irritation.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When the train arrived at the Clark/Lake station a short time later, a passenger alerted security officers on the platform.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The upgrades allowed the center to identify the man and alerted the Bell Police Department.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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DeCristo did read a prepared statement when interviewed twice by investigators in January 2024 and February 2024.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alpine Rescue has said the two were well prepared.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Texas criminal defense attorney Javier Guzman advised that aiding and abetting charges can result in fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to 10 years, depending on the conduct and whether the assistance was for profit.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of 18 months, Wei sent the officer photos and videos of the Essex, advised him of the location of various Navy ships and told him about the Essex's defensive weapons, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fortunately, the American public is much more informed and less likely to be deceived by the meat and dairy industry than in 1977.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
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Leadership in the Civil Rights Division, overseen by Harmeet Dhillon, informed staff in the division's criminal section that there would not be an investigation, two sources said.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The person cautioned the information was still preliminary, and the investigation was in its early stages.—
Steve Karnowski,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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Analysts in Sri Lanka have cautioned that this advantage will only materialize if it is seized and implemented speedily, noting that manufacturers who move fast and strategically will capture volume and improve margins.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly a quarter of all fresher roles now require AI or data-related skills, up from just 5%–10% three years ago, said Alug, adding that AI skilling in India needs urgent attention because the talent gap is widening fast as demand for AI-ready workers grows.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Do this simple test to find out if your soil is ready.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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