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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
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Over 90 million people are under winter weather alerts from the Midwest to the Northeast, as a significant winter storm brings snow and ice this weekend.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2025
Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular East Hartford officials alert residents as ICE officials spotted entering home
East Hartford officials alert residents as ICE officials spotted entering home
ICE officials confirmed in another CT town.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Met Éireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, has issued red warnings, its highest alert level, for wind for much of the country.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The group makes up 15% of the total population of these four areas, but researchers say the data point to a dearth in multilingual communication alerts about fire warnings, evacuation procedures and relief services.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Over 90 million people are under winter weather alerts from the Midwest to the Northeast, as a significant winter storm brings snow and ice this weekend.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
Felix alerted his father after hearing a man yelling on Dec. 14, 2024.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Most Popular Most Popular East Hartford officials alert residents as ICE officials spotted entering home
East Hartford officials alert residents as ICE officials spotted entering home
ICE officials confirmed in another CT town.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Tracker, a diabetic alert dog, is trained to alert his owners when 5-year-old Paislee has low blood sugar.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Met Éireann, the Irish Meteorological Service, has issued red warnings, its highest alert level, for wind for much of the country.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alert
Noun
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The warning was issued at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 5:48 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
2 Feb. 2025
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Researchers began sharing warnings on social media several days ago, urging members of the community to make copies of federal health data before the information was removed from the CDC website.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On top of the existing tsunami warning, the center also issued a threat advisory for Cuba, Honduras and the Cayman Islands.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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But people who work in civil rights warn the firings are part of a broad attempt to dismantle the infrastructure for addressing systemic inequalities in America.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What to Serve with Chicken Wings Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3 1/2 lb.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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The headband emits acoustic simulation that responds to the user’s brainwaves to induce sleep by suppressing alpha waves, which occur when the brain is in a relaxed state but still awake.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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The employment sub-index also slumped to the lowest level in nearly five years, as businesses remained cautious amid economic uncertainty.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Doral Mayor Christi Fraga struck a more cautious tone.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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Chahine is clearly an intelligent person, and his experience in finance has obviously helped him during this esports journey, making decisions that traditional esports execs may not have made.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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At once personal yet scientific, richly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures.—
Kevin Spencer,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fans online were quick to notice the hug between the singers.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Jackie and Simone didn’t hold back in their confessionals, and Toya was quick to call it out in real time.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The only way this deal works for Harrison and Kidd is if the Mavs win their second NBA championship on their watch, and Luka never wins a thing with the Lakers.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2025
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On her watch, the company has also acquired the catalogs of artists like Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, and Sting, among others.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Monday will start the new week with partly cloudy skies and a high of 58 F, with nighttime temperatures cooling to 43 F. Residents should remain vigilant for weather updates and prepare for possible shifts in conditions as the storm system progresses.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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People of faith and conscience will need to be continually vigilant in this new political environment.—
Rev. Steven R. Jungkeit,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alert. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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