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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
Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
When a roadside technician arrives on location, the alert will automatically update to warn approaching drivers that an ACG service technician is ahead.
—Wciv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Frito-Lay is recalling a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips after being alerted by a consumer contact that the product may contain undeclared milk.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 19 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
Within a few months, Stanford’s primary-care clinics added pop-up alerts to their electronic records system to remind doctors to order the tests.
—Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
When a roadside technician arrives on location, the alert will automatically update to warn approaching drivers that an ACG service technician is ahead.
—Wciv Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
Max users will receive a notification Thursday alerting them to the recap feature.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Frito-Lay is recalling a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips after being alerted by a consumer contact that the product may contain undeclared milk.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 19 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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The American Red Cross issued its own warning about low blood supplies last week.Frank Gluck, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, adjustments have been made to college football rules that more closely align with the NFL game, including the addition of an extra timeout and a two-minute warning.Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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During the 2024 campaign season, Fetterman was an often lonely voice warning colleagues not to underestimate support for Trump in his home state.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
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More big stories Trump advisor warns California cities not to block immigration enforcement. Need to take the bus or rail on New Year’s Eve?Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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In another bedroom, Jamie is awake and thinking about Lord John.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fruit flies sing, get drunk and can be kept awake with caffeine, suggesting even more similarities between their brains and ours.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Travelers should be cautious, especially along major highways like Interstate 90 and 35, as conditions could remain hazardous.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For businesses in the scientific fields, applications using super intelligent AI will leverage that technology to speed up research and development and create better products.Gene Marks, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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The referees have to be intelligent and the first moment was difficult.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Reviewers love HelloFresh’s wide assortment of plans and preference options, which covers quick and easy meals, family-friendly, veggie, and more.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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In early 2020, Patek Philippe, regarded by watch collectors as the finest watchmaker in the world, opened a state-of-the-art facility in Plan-les-Ouates, the industrial suburb of Geneva that also is home to Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, and other luxury watch factories.Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Housing reports have been and will continue to be a key watch item for investors given that shelter cost inflation has proven extremely sticky and a key source of upward pressure on inflation, which is in turn keeping rates elevated.Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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As cases of bird flu increase, experts are urging pet owners to remain vigilant and take precautions to safeguard their animals from the disease.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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If you were impacted, stay vigilant by monitoring your accounts, enabling fraud alerts and considering identity theft protection services.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alert. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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