alert
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He is now 10 kilometers into Lebanon and when he and other soldiers receive an alert about incoming FPVs, almost always during the day, they are told to immediately go indoors and wait.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
City authorities later claimed the alert was merely a test.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Officers shifted entirely to neighborhood patrols, providing a short-term campus presence only during a security alert.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized to the remote community of Tumbler Ridge earlier this month, saying he "was deeply sorry that we did not alert law enforcement to the account that was banned in June."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
In spite of this, when he thrust his hands into the new opening, some of the insects were alert enough to sting.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing alert
The Best Starting Words for Wordle
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 3
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
List 2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
