FOREWARN Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

forewarn

verb

fȯr-ˈwȯrn

Definition of forewarn

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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imperil

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Recent Examples of forewarn The former star of The White Lotus explained that she'd been forewarned the scenes were cut from creator and showrunner Sam Levinson. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026 Be forewarned, though, that consumers with lower credit scores may get turned down. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026 This car will induce whiplash in the unprepared and expletives from those who have been forewarned. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026 According to Davidson, the BAFTAs did give the crowd some forewarning about his tics. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forewarn

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The sheriff’s department also warned that scammers could attempt to capitalize on the high-profile investigation and urged anyone who receives messages related to the case to contact law enforcement.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
The term received Beijing’s support in the last two annual government work reports, although authorities have warned of a bubble in the humanoid robot industry.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of warn

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Some identity theft companies include Dark Web Monitoring that searches for exposed personal information and alerts you when it is found.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
But the apps’ creators and proponents argued the apps were simply a way for users to avoid contact with law enforcement and bore little difference in how Apple and Google maps let users alert others to police speed traps.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

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