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warned

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verb

past tense of warn

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Recent Examples of warned
Verb
The union had previously warned that the strike, which began with walkouts in Chicago, Los Angeles and the coffee giant’s hometown of Seattle last week, could spread to hundreds of stores if the company did not meet the baristas’ demands at the bargaining table. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024 Social media can further add to the stress warned experts. Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Others warned about the dangers of a delay. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024 The heavy-duty trucks, the class 7 and 8 that Spencer Campbell warned about, are more challenging. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024 Russian officials have also overtly warned of the possibility of a nuclear conflict over the war in Ukraine, now not far off the three-year mark. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Security researchers have warned that the demise of the Rockstar 2FA exploit service isn’t all good news—far from it, as here comes FlowerStorm, which could be the same threat that’s evolved. Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 What's New Several millions of people in California have been warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) to limit outdoor activity and to refrain from burning wood after air quality alerts were issued in Southwestern parts of the state. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
  • Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Being aware of your monthly budgetary needs, including when bills are due and how much to set aside for an emergency fund is paramount when setting up your finances for stability.
    Víctor Rosario, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • According to research by the World Economic Forum, fewer than half of today's senior executives feel adequately prepared to confront emerging challenges.
    Michael Hudson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Driving the news: The Parker administration scrapped property revaluations this year due to the high number of property appeals filed following assessments last year, per chief assessment officer James Aros Jr.'s prepared comments for last week's legislative hearing.
    Mike D'Onofrio, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The products are all past their sell by date, but the FDA advised that consumers check their freezers for the product.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In spring 2024, a WTA doctor advised her to undergo a mammogram, before a biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.
    James Hansen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The interplay of these factors has created perfect conditions for an explosion in consumer health care purchases; many want to feel better, can afford it and are now informed about how to achieve it.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Who is ready to hear his name any time the Mets blow a lead after the sixth inning?
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Tesla’s current self-driving offering still requires a person to be seated in the driver’s seat, ready to take control of the car.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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