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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
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
In Lebanon, at least 100,000 children risk missing out on school unless classrooms damaged by Israeli strikes are urgently repaired or rebuilt before September, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF has warned.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Officials warned New Yorkers to stay hydrated, bring a fan and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning, per New York City Emergency Management.
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Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Coach Lionel Scaloni and De Paul warned against underestimating the West African island nation, which finished runner-up in Group H after a 0-0 draw against Spain, 2-2 draw against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium, and 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
How to stay safe on hot July 4th Officials warned about the potential hazards from the heat.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Oracle, a key compute provider for OpenAI, warned of nonpayment risks, and its massive Stargate data center project faces financing hurdles.
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Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The organization warned that children, older adults and pregnant women, as well as people with lung and heart disease, are especially vulnerable.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Verb
But be warned, reservations are a must — BoccaLupo is bustling with hungry diners from open to close.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2026
In Lebanon, at least 100,000 children risk missing out on school unless classrooms damaged by Israeli strikes are urgently repaired or rebuilt before September, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF has warned.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Officials warned New Yorkers to stay hydrated, bring a fan and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning, per New York City Emergency Management.
—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Coach Lionel Scaloni and De Paul warned against underestimating the West African island nation, which finished runner-up in Group H after a 0-0 draw against Spain, 2-2 draw against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium, and 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
How to stay safe on hot July 4th Officials warned about the potential hazards from the heat.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Oracle, a key compute provider for OpenAI, warned of nonpayment risks, and its massive Stargate data center project faces financing hurdles.
—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The organization warned that children, older adults and pregnant women, as well as people with lung and heart disease, are especially vulnerable.
—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned
Adjective
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Buckingham Palace has, however, been aware of that judgment since last Thursday.
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City officials were made aware of the potential dangers the fireworks were posing for the departing and arriving flights.
Verb
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Without hesitation, Patrick, 7, pulled his younger brother from the water, alerted their mom to the emergency and ran to a neighbor's house to get extra help, deputies said.
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But the video assistant referee alerted head ref Raphael Claus to review the incident for a possible red card.
Adjective
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At precisely the moment admissions have become more subjective, professors across the country are increasingly expressing concern that many students are arriving at college less prepared for college-level work than previous generations.
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But other council members were not prepared to put it on the ballot.
Verb
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One McDonald's employee advised PEOPLE that the best way to eat the Fried Apple Pie is with a Plain Sundae with Vanilla Soft Serve.
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Mau advised people — especially those who live in areas with lots of wildlife — to be educated about rabies risks.
Adjective
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Jensen and researchers at the London Business School, found skilled or informed traders drove the majority of the accuracy on Polymarket.
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With more options than ever, employees often need additional guidance to make informed decisions.
Verb
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Human rights advocates have also welcomed Jin’s release but cautioned that many members of Zion Church still remain behind bars.
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Slightly before halftime though, Bilal El Khannouss was cautioned, becoming the fourth Moroccan player – and sixth overall in the match – to be shown a yellow in the first half.
Adjective
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In contrast, during a 12-day war in June 2025, Tehran only attacked one base in Qatar, and even then forewarned authorities in Doha.
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Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.
Adjective
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Leadership teams that are ready for change treat ambiguity as part of the job.
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“Warned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warned. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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