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as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
the white flash of the doe's raised tail, giving the "danger" alert to her fawns
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as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
the doctor told the patient to be on the alert for any signs of infection
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as in to warn
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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as in awake
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
she needed to stay alert throughout the train ride so as not to miss her stop
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as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
warned us to be alert to the presence of pickpockets on the crowded bus
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as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
an alert and well-trained sheep dog who can handle difficult situations
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as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
an alert force of commandos, ready to go on a mission at a moment's notice
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Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The crash happened around 12 p.m. at 1876 First St. in Highland Park, authorities said in a public safety alert.
—Nbc Chicago, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Lars Daniel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Alaska State Troopers said they were alerted early Friday morning of a fire at the Mountain Village Police Department where two men were detained.
—CBS News, 27 Oct. 2024
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Being alert for unusual medical charges, unexpected communications requesting additional personal information or irregularities on insurance statements or credit reports can help in spotting suspicious activity early.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Instead of just looking at reports or getting alerts after a change has already occurred, AI will guide marketing teams in the moment.
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Enhanced Monitoring of High-Risk Systems Post-Departure Monitoring systems for unusual activity in the weeks following a termination can alert security teams to unauthorized access attempts.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning baseball fans to be alert for ticket scams as the World Series heads to the Bronx tonight.
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Her warning to voters, and especially male voters, of what might happen to women across the country if Trump is elected president was instantly memorialized by a wave of Instagram posts and countless news reports.Gabby Shacknai, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, a winter storm prompted weather warnings in the Pacific Northwest, including a blizzard warning in Montana.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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There was also the larger error of anointing Harris without political competition — an insult to the democratic process that handed the nomination to a candidate who, as some of us warned at the time, was exceptionally weak.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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There was no evacuation warning ahead of the air raid.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Winter said he’s learned to enjoy being awake in bed and doesn’t stress when sleep doesn’t come easily.Korin Miller, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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That may include not eating sugar before bed, writing out your schedule for the next day if anxiety keeps you awake, and not working late into the night.Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Be aware of unconscious bias: Language fluency often leads to higher status in teams, but managers should be cautious of letting this override other important factors like expertise, creativity and insight.IESE Business School, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Beta-blockers are not appropriate for everyone, and there are some groups of people who should be cautious when taking them.41 People with diabetes because these medications can mask the symptoms of low blood sugar like shakiness or fast heartbeat.Sara Hoffman, PharmD, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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These group dynamics and cooperation efforts are part of what makes meerkats so intelligent.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Companies are eager to tap into the productivity AI offers: ServiceNow, which provides end to-end intelligent workflow automation platform solutions for digital businesses has recently adopted AI agents, a move that has boosted subscription revenue by 23%.Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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More on Axios: PR firms race to launch internal AI tools PR professionals flock to AI tools Eleanor Hawkins Mar 23, 2023 - Economy The public relations field grapples with AI Public relations firms and communication tech companies have been quick to jump on the AI bandwagon.Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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And while those in power may trumpet the historic nature of this return, Diop is quick to question the jubilant tone.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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There is currently no threat to land, and no coastal watches or warnings are in effect.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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Weapons, money, and luxury watches were also seized.Bradford Betz, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Japan’s Ministry of Defense in Tokyo vowed to remain vigilant, to continue to gather information and to monitor the situation closely.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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But as with any potential emerging disease, staying vigilant is key.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alert. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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