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
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Kylie Kelce, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, warned Dallas Cowboys fans who are going to decide to trick-or-treat at their house during a podcast episode last week.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
State Treasurer Zach Conine warned that the loss of benefits could immediately reduce the state's economic output by $162 million.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
And Taipei would be warned that any effort to push toward independence would only push the United States away.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Several medical groups, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, have warned that the administration’s guidance will confuse mothers and oversimplifies a complex issue.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Jamaica’s prime minister has warned that the island’s infrastructure cannot withstand such a storm.
—Sara Sneath, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Previous reports have warned Trumps’ immigration policies also threaten negative economic consequences.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Senator Bernie Sanders, appearing alongside her, warned that a short-term deal would only delay the crisis.
—Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Even if the hurricane's fiercest winds begin to wane as the hurricane approaches land, the hurricane center warned there is little difference in the destructive power of winds that are Category 4 (130-156 mph) as opposed to Category 5, (greater than 157 mph).
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Kylie Kelce, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, warned Dallas Cowboys fans who are going to decide to trick-or-treat at their house during a podcast episode last week.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
State Treasurer Zach Conine warned that the loss of benefits could immediately reduce the state's economic output by $162 million.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
And Taipei would be warned that any effort to push toward independence would only push the United States away.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Several medical groups, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, have warned that the administration’s guidance will confuse mothers and oversimplifies a complex issue.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Jamaica’s prime minister has warned that the island’s infrastructure cannot withstand such a storm.
—Sara Sneath, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Previous reports have warned Trumps’ immigration policies also threaten negative economic consequences.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Senator Bernie Sanders, appearing alongside her, warned that a short-term deal would only delay the crisis.
—Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Verb
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The person on the other end of the call went to the Cartersville Police Department to report Cagle’s threat, and officers with the department alerted the Atlanta Police Department.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gill fled the scene, and police were alerted to the crash only after passers-by saw King lying on the road, investigators said.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This story retains a hold on people to a degree that most are likely scarcely aware of.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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But lucid dreaming involves metacognition, which is a type of cognitive control in which someone becomes aware of their own thoughts.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Affected communities are advised to stay aware of developments, anticipate travel restrictions or power outages, and make preparations for extended periods of severe winter weather.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who may have eaten the jerky and is concerned about a possible injury should contact a healthcare provider, the USDA advised.—
Jani Hall,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the singer is prepared to show fans that both sides of her sound can coexist, with a little help from Lady Gaga.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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Duffy, however, added that the absences were isolated, and the agency is prepared to slow air traffic as needed to meet controller staffing levels.—
John Tufts,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brian Pempus, a former gambling reporter and founder of the website Gambling Harm, which raises awareness about the dangers of gambling, cautioned that consumers may not be ready for the associated risks.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The judge cautioned against the use of AI.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With the knowledge of genetic health risks, doctors can make informed decisions like screening patients for specific conditions that run in their family, Pagoto says.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Its most passionate and informed teachers, current and former players say, usually aren’t assistant coaches in an NFL building but players.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This follows after Norton officially confirmed four new models ready to be revealed at next month’s EICMA in Milan.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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With a full offseason of conditioning, the twin of Houston’s Amen Thompson should be ready to emerge the way his brother did a year ago.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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