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
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
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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
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Young musicians coming out of music schools should be aware of all the other kinds of music, and should be able to play those other types of music, because 95 percent of them will not play in symphony orchestras or as soloists.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Authorities aren't aware of any other injured, Police Chief Joe Silva said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has advised the public to avoid state Highway 11 near the Table Rock fire.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pour batter into prepared baking pan, and spread into an even layer.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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Press the mixture into the bottom and about 1-inch up the sides of the prepared pan.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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These credentials clearly indicate whether the content was created using a commercially safe Firefly model or a partner model, helping customers identify the source of the AI output and make informed decisions about its commercial use.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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This appealed to the informed and substantial citizen.—
John Kenneth Galbraith,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Isak still needs to force Newcastle to change its stance, and the club has been ready for this.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Karen Guzzo, director of the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina, said many young people are simply not ready to start families due to financial uncertainty, lack of support systems, and late marriages.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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