WARNED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in aware

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verb

past tense of warn

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

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Some industry experts have warned that the SPR will soon reach operational minimums soon, wiping out any further cushion to offset the oil deficit from the Middle East. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 This primarily affects managed PCs, and so Microsoft has warned IT admins to let users know this is coming — otherwise the force restart will come as a major surprise. — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Others feared the human cost of military escalation and warned that civilian suffering and regional instability could outweigh any political gains. — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Turning to Europe, several economists warned about the risk factors surrounding the AI surge at the European Central Bank’s Forum on Central Banking in Portugal this week. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The Justice Department warned that if the rule were temporarily blocked, and then allowed to take effect before the November midterms, the states and the Postal Service would be even more rushed to implement it. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Experts warned that the lake, created after a glacier collapse that triggered the floods, was starting to overflow. — Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Watson also warned county residents to be on the lookout for unlicensed contractors. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 Other Albanians had warned me—the interviewers ask you where things are, which city, which river. — Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for warned

Adjective

No one should underestimate the mortal significance of medical discreetness; researchers are well aware that many patients risk their own health due to the stigma associated with requiring medical help.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Most law firms are likely not even aware of Google’s new offerings, and yet the capabilities and benefits appear to be substantial – and cost-effective.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

At some point during the investigation, the sources said the CFTC alerted federal prosecutors in Manhattan, who declined to open a criminal investigation.

— Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
After the father tried to screenshot the messages, which alerted Partee, Partee deactivated his Instagram account.

— Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of alerted

Adjective

Thirty-five percent of employees believe they would be expected to reskill on their own if their roles were disrupted, and only 31% believe their organization is very prepared to respond to talent disruption.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Experts have cautioned that Iran’s repressive regime is unlikely to be swayed by the suffering of ordinary citizens and is prepared to wait out economic hardship longer than Americans can endure high gas prices.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepared

Verb

Ansari was advised early on by other medical providers to keep Hussain's diagnosis private.

— Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Travelers are advised to stay aware of their surroundings, avoid displaying signs of wealth and use caution at night, particularly at beaches, bars, transportation centers and on public transit.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of advised

Adjective

Texas weather radar Texas watches and warnings Stay informed.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
That means avoiding exaggerated claims, presenting opportunities transparently and ensuring that educational content supports informed decision-making rather than unrealistic expectations.

— Ramesh Tambe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of informed

Verb

But Oxley, writing in a commentary, cautioned that there are logistical hurdles and said the value of Venezuela’s reserves may have been exaggerated under former President Hugo Chavez.

— Collin Binkley, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Energy analysts have consistently cautioned that raising Venezuelan output meaningfully will take years and billions of dollars in repairs to degraded infrastructure.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of cautioned

Adjective

Throughout the series, secrets are revealed, guns are fired, bodies are recovered and ninjas are ready to attack.

— Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Andoni Iraola says new signing Bradley Barcola is ready to be part of the Liverpool squad for Friday’s Premier League clash at Ipswich Town.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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