as in to warn
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog
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Recent Examples of forewarn
Be forewarned, though, that consumers with lower credit scores may get turned down.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Just be forewarned that soundbars that support Atmos usually cost several hundred dollars more than their non-Atmos equivalents.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Car shopping experts forewarned that the rush of buyers would all but halt without the credit, though GM and Ford managed to find a work-around that allowed EVs intended for leasing to qualify ― while supplies last.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The jerky in particular has ruined me for all other beef jerky—so be forewarned the same might happen to you.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Just be forewarned that soundbars that support Atmos usually cost several hundred dollars more than their non-Atmos equivalents.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Car shopping experts forewarned that the rush of buyers would all but halt without the credit, though GM and Ford managed to find a work-around that allowed EVs intended for leasing to qualify ― while supplies last.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The jerky in particular has ruined me for all other beef jerky—so be forewarned the same might happen to you.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forewarn
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Against this background, European diplomats, as well as some US lawmakers, warned Zelensky that a trip to Washington was unwise.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The San Joaquin Valley also received a freeze warning Thursday.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Unidos and the handful of other local groups training observers last year adopted tactics that proved effective elsewhere, including the use of whistles to alert neighborhood residents to the presence of ICE agents.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some cities and towns across the Bay State alerted residents of parking bans that will go into effect Sunday, before the snow arrives.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Forewarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarn. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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