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alerted

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verb

past tense of alert

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
Adjective
  • Constance was aware of others around them observing the scene.
    Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
  • Hospitals and health care systems across the country should ensure primary care physicians are aware of these tests and understand how to use them.
    Jim Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
Adjective
  • Consequently, more informed teams and leaders face a reduced chance of undesirable outcomes.
    John Hall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • Use tools that enable you to track progress transparently and schedule regular check-ins to stay informed.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.
    Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Compare this to Alaska, the best prepared state, according to CanadaCasino.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
  • One of the sticking points may be whether Lionsgate is prepared to relinquish its direct distribution in the UK and one or two other markets as part of the deal.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Yankees are about to find out if Rice is ready.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • But when the postseason arrived, the Panthers were ready.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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“Alerted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alerted. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.

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