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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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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
drove through the fog with extra alertness, as the road signs repeatedly warned of deer and moose crossings
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as in vigilance
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
we observed the U.S. border patrol's intensified alertness for drug smugglers at the border stations
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Recent Examples of alert
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
And conversations with priests from other parishes have alerted him to concern about it becoming known as a space that is primarily for immigrants.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
Serge Lucio, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The National Park Service recommends keeping the following things in mind when exploring the backcountry:
Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to signs.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The American Immigration Lawyers Assn. issued a practice alert this month warning about the termination notices.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
By alerting victims to a suspicious outgoing payment, which is purported to be a bank fraud security alert, the user is prompted to call a support telephone number as a matter of some urgency.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
And conversations with priests from other parishes have alerted him to concern about it becoming known as a space that is primarily for immigrants.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Traditional data pipeline management burdens IT professionals with reactive tasks and showers them with alert storms that interfere with their work.
—Serge Lucio, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The National Park Service recommends keeping the following things in mind when exploring the backcountry:
Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to signs.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alert
Verb
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Russian officials have warned Ukraine's Western allies against deploying forces to the country.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that the global economy could be hit hard as President Trump's sweeping tariffs threaten to spark an all-out trade war.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tommy was already awake, heading to the bank for a monthly meeting.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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A little bit of cream cheese glaze is a nod to the cake's traditional frosting. 12 Hummingbird Cake Recipes That Can't Get Any Sweeter Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Cookies: 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (about 7 oz.) 1 tsp.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is another reason to be cautious about forecasting tariff impacts.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Collins said Republicans also need to be cautious about slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food benefits to low-income families, another budget-cutting target identified by fiscal conservatives.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, Love Hotel might be Bravo’s most emotionally intelligent experiment yet.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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Talos, Pandora and other artificially intelligent entities had already set the stage for humans to explore this idea.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This mower features a quick start system and a side discharge for efficient grass management.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Telegraphed data arrived in the morning, and FitzRoy made quick extrapolations from his knowledge of storm theories, sending forecasts an hour later.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The world must remain vigilant to ensure this powerful new tool isn't silenced.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tonight: Be diplomatic. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Parents should be vigilant today, because this is an accident-prone day for your kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The study, by the Kearney Consumer Institute, found that consumers are wary of spending.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Europe is wary of sleepwalking back into the trap of reliance on Russian energy resources that caused an energy crisis at the outset of the 2022 invasion and mounting speculation that Europe might reopen its taps has sparked pushback from key European voices.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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An increasing number of smart, eco-conscious entrepreneurs are putting Earth first by utilizing unwanted materials that would otherwise end up as trash.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even smart bulbs and other kinds of smart lighting often require less power than traditional lights.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alert. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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