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as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
the white flash of the doe's raised tail, giving the "danger" alert to her fawns
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as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
the doctor told the patient to be on the alert for any signs of infection
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as in to warn
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
alerted us to the possibility that the roads would be flooded and we might have to take a detour
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as in awake
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
she needed to stay alert throughout the train ride so as not to miss her stop
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as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
warned us to be alert to the presence of pickpockets on the crowded bus
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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
an alert and well-trained sheep dog who can handle difficult situations
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
an alert force of commandos, ready to go on a mission at a moment's notice
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Recent Examples of alert
Simone McCarthy, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
These sources provide real-time alerts, forecasts, and evacuation guidance.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Authorities said investigators are likely to be alerted if Hannah returns to the U.S. via an official U.S.-Mexico crossing or port.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 26 Nov. 2024
Whenever a new lambda is added to our stack—a metric dashboard and an alert configuration are automatically added as well, the same goes for other services.
—Georgiy Nefedov, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The force had responded to an alert from police in Somalia’s semi-autonomous northeastern Puntland region that a Chinese ship off the coast had allegedly been hijacked, its statement said.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
These sources provide real-time alerts, forecasts, and evacuation guidance.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Related article ‘Not much went right’: How a stowaway avoided identity and boarding pass checks on a flight from New York to Paris
Crew members did not alert passengers to the stowaway in their midst until the flight landed in the French capital, Jackson said.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Authorities said investigators are likely to be alerted if Hannah returns to the U.S. via an official U.S.-Mexico crossing or port.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The point is to make sure that drivers appear alert and ready to take control of the driving task if the suite of electronic sensors and actuators gets overwhelmed or misjudges a situation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Nov. 2024
Whenever a new lambda is added to our stack—a metric dashboard and an alert configuration are automatically added as well, the same goes for other services.
—Georgiy Nefedov, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alert
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Their visit to Capitol Hill also came with a warning to lawmakers – join Trump in making cuts or pay the price.Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is the second time this fire season that the weather service has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warning.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cotton reached out to Trump's incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles to warn against Fox Kennedy as a pick for the CIA gig.Stef W. Kight, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The accreditor previously put Olivet on probation in 2020 and placed the university under warning in 2022 until earlier this year.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Our eyes looked less puffy and tired and felt more bright and awake.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Willie fell asleep instantly, but Eliza stayed awake into the silent hours, watching the shimmer of moonbright river on the wall and the ceiling.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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By recommending a cautious approach, Decentralized Masters enabled its members to make informed decisions in a volatile market.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire went beyond the public policy stands taken by the Biden administration and Ukraine and drew a cautious response from Zelenskyy.ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND JOANNA KOZLOWSKA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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By using sound location detection, intelligent voiceprint as well as face, body, and lip recognition technology, Connect tracks the speaker and keeps them center stage with great accuracy.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Every effort is a step toward raising emotional intelligent children.Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Short books to read to meet your reading goal Need a short book to cap off your 2024 reading or a quick, immersive read to get you out of a reading slump?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Amidst it all, Paris Hilton, the ultimate Duracell bunny, took a quick break to join Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson and her actor husband Brandon Jack James for a tête-à-tête on a sofa.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The video of the shocking moment ends with Rossouw patiently placing the wiggly snake in a container while the stunned residents of the home watch on.Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brady wore the watch during halftime of the New England Patriots’ 2023 home opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was feted by the crowd at Gillette Stadium.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The study also urges healthcare providers to be more vigilant when diagnosing histoplasmosis, particularly in marijuana growers and highlights the need for testing commercial bat guano for Histoplasma and educating users on proper handling to avoid fungal infections.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Historically, country music has been vigilant about newcomers immersing themselves in the genre’s roots, and Post got his boots dirty to prove his bona fides.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alert. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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