as in alerted
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
the lifeguard warned the boys that if they continued playing so rough, someone was sure to get hurt
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Recent Examples of warned
Jenni Reid,ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Washington — In a safety alert, Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration again warned airlines of the risk of lithium batteries carried onboard planes by passengers and crew members.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Their narrative gained traction in 2023 when regulators warned banks about the risks associated with digital assets, an act some in the crypto industry billed as a revival of the Obama-era crackdown.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Other issues include barriers to trade — Critchley warned that a once-largely frictionless market for uranium and fuels was now fracturing — and questions over the future talent pipeline.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In January, separate research published by Queen’s University Belfast warned almost 90% of the North American stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face potentially dangerous levels of heat.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday afternoon, the Miami office of the National Weather Service again warned that Miami-Dade to Palm Beach were in for enough rain to cause flooding on some streets.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
In August, Massachusetts officials warned residents and visitors to Buzzards Bay, a community on the south end of Cape Cod, after a person there was infected with Vibrio vulnificus.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But — critics have warned — there's a lot of fine print.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In a note earlier this month, Moody’s warned that credit risk in private credit assets was also growing.
—Jenni Reid,ganesh Rao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Washington — In a safety alert, Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration again warned airlines of the risk of lithium batteries carried onboard planes by passengers and crew members.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Their narrative gained traction in 2023 when regulators warned banks about the risks associated with digital assets, an act some in the crypto industry billed as a revival of the Obama-era crackdown.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Other issues include barriers to trade — Critchley warned that a once-largely frictionless market for uranium and fuels was now fracturing — and questions over the future talent pipeline.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In January, separate research published by Queen’s University Belfast warned almost 90% of the North American stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face potentially dangerous levels of heat.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday afternoon, the Miami office of the National Weather Service again warned that Miami-Dade to Palm Beach were in for enough rain to cause flooding on some streets.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
In August, Massachusetts officials warned residents and visitors to Buzzards Bay, a community on the south end of Cape Cod, after a person there was infected with Vibrio vulnificus.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
But — critics have warned — there's a lot of fine print.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Verb
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Landasoft software alerted police when flagged people did anything labeled suspicious, like going out at night or logging on the internet repeatedly.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fort Lauderdale alerted residents that the heavy rain in recent days, coupled with king tides, put some major roads in the city underwater this week.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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European policymakers were fully aware of the reorganization and job losses at Volkswagen, Luman said, amid broader concerns that falling employment in Germany’s historic car industry could put even more positions at risk.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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More importantly, people became aware of the ecological value and beauty of raptors and turned against killing them.—
Tom Langen,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My developmentally disabled 58-year-old son, who lives with us, is not prepared for our passing.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Spread mixture onto prepared rimmed baking sheet using a silicone spatula.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All three men cautioned that there was a risk the project could not move forward as envisioned.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some experts have cautioned that the public omission of denuclearization by Xi and Kim might not amount to a shift in China’s official stance.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By sharing stories of corruption, privilege and inequality, social media not only informed but also galvanized Nepal’s youth, motivating collective mobilization against the country’s systemic injustice.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Each was eager to receive as much drugs as Colombia would send, ready and willing to risk their freedom for a hefty payday.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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