as in aware
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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
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
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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Just be aware of the potential for Moto AI to beam your data to the cloud.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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The software is not adequately prepared to do that.—
Caroline Howard,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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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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Enhanced Decision-Making Access to real-time data and analytics enables faster, more informed decisions.—
Gary Galstyan,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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However, for musculoskeletal or other non-head injuries, such protocols are not available, placing even greater responsibility on medical teams to make informed, often difficult, decisions.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Be ready to discuss this factually, not emotionally, and give examples.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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And Address Board Concerns As boards engage with executive leaders regarding the use and deployment of agentic AI, CFOs need to be ready to contribute to discussions regarding questions such as: What is our long-term vision for deploying agentic AI in our organization?—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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