ALERTED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

alerted 1 of 2

adjective

as in aware

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verb

past tense of alert

as in warned

to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk alerted us to the possibility that the roads would be flooded and we might have to take a detour

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Recent Examples of alerted

Adjective

More red light means maybe to back up a little bit and see what’s happening, so to be pre-alerted. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026 The alerted products come in various weight packages packed or sliced in retail delis. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026

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Star Vista was first made aware of missing funds after Blanchard retired in 2022, when the nonprofit was alerted to a $50,000 donation that was not deposited to its bank account, prosecutors said. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 The investors said they were alerted to the company’s financial distress by a September 2025 article published in The Cut. — Sabrina Willmer, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 One of the people familiar with the matter said the CFTC first alerted platform Kalshi of the review several weeks ago. — Ananya Chetia,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 Members of the public alerted officials and the man was intercepted by the governor’s employees. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Apple did not clarify specifics about the threat or list the countries where users were alerted. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 Detective Patterson told us, in total, eight different canines alerted at the same location. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026 The fire marshal said in a news release that a neighbor discovered the fire and alerted authorities. — Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026 The Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium in North Park has been ordered to stop accepting any new human remains after investigators were alerted to possible storage violations, the Illinois Comptroller’s office said in a press release. — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alerted

Adjective

That secret plan, of which only a few top officials were aware, meant that the president wasn't actually on board Air Force One with the press and senior White House officials.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Once approved, residents within the Firewise Community area may be eligible for insurance discounts and certainly become more aware of how to prepare for a wildfire.

— Chuck Page, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

In the nearby town of Monschau, in Germany, local authorities warned overnight that the fire was about 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the border and said firefighters were on alert.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
If the Act passes, Amazon warned it may be forced to relocate its 10 distribution centers outside New York City, resulting in slower delivery times to customers.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of warned

Adjective

DeMellier emphasizes responsible production, longevity, and purpose, appealing to informed consumers.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Knowing what's considered to be a good interest rate in today's economy can help savers make better, more informed decisions for their money.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of informed

Verb

If blood pressure is around 130/80, doctors have typically advised people to make changes to their lifestyle, such as increasing exercise.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
In 2024, a majority of three Nevada Supreme Court justices agreed with the NFL that the case should be dismissed to arbitration, especially since Gruden, an adult and advised by representatives, signed the Raiders employment contract.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of advised

Adjective

Credentials Without Capability This is the leader who has the title, the résumé, the years of experience, but is not prepared to lead in conditions that exist today.

— Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Ellison said Friday that the company still expects to win at trial, but is prepared to offer concessions to get the deal done sooner than that.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepared

Adjective

So come hungry and ready to be a part of one big Italian family!

— Jessica Guay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Adams is yet to feature in pre-season but should be ready for Matchday 1, while Justin Kluivert, who has played well since returning from the World Cup with the Netherlands, should slot into the No 10 role.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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