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adjective

Definition of alertednext
as in aware

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alerted

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verb

past tense of alert
as in warned
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted
  1. aware
  2. warned
  3. informed
  4. advised
  5. prepared
  6. ready
Adjective
  • According to data from Our World in Data, people who are aware of the significant progress humanity has made over the last century are significantly more likely to believe that the future would be better.
    Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • That means the company's license plates are very likely to remain vulnerable despite Rodriguez's warning—a fact, Rodriguez says, that transport policymakers and law enforcement should be aware of as digital license plates roll out across the country.
    Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of aware
Verb
  • Officials attribute the crisis to heavy rains and stagnant water, ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes and warned last month that it cannot be controlled unless residents cooperate.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Experts have warned that the north may be experiencing famine.
    Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of warned
Adjective
  • Management may want to consider dedicating staff time to staying informed about the range of issues that may be affecting different groups of employees.
    Carine Harb, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.
    Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of informed
Verb
  • Residents are also advised not to follow behind people who have fallen into the ice, the chief said.
    Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
  • People who have tummy tucks, for example, are advised to stay hunched over for two weeks after their procedures while the skin heals.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of advised
Adjective
  • An initial pretrial conference is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2025 and a jointly prepared case management plan is due by the parties on Jan. 2, 2025.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Add pork and mix to combine; add beef and gently mix until just combined. Divide and cook meatballs: Portion and roll meatballs into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each); arrange at least 1/2-inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Broil until meatballs are browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of prepared
Adjective
  • Rams Rams should have another weapon against Jets as Tyler Higbee appears ready to return Dec. 13, 2024 The Rams are not in dire need of a receiver.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Unlike Army, Navy has had two weeks to prepare for the game and Newberry is expecting his defense – led by senior linebacker Colin Ramos – to be ready for the nation’s top running attack.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of ready
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