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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Recent Examples of forewarn 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 But be forewarned that a pawpaw’s skin is somewhat toxic. John Vukmirovich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025 Be forewarned, this eclipse takes over six months to complete its mission. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025 Martin did not forewarn the White House or Treasury Department. Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forewarn
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  • Macquarie’s head of economics, David Doyle, also speaking exclusively to Fortune, warned that this stimulus could fuel overheating by 2026 if inflation rebounds.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Haitians were warned the intensification of Melissa had increased the risks of flash floods and landslides.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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  • Officers brought the 12-year-old to the Copperas Cove Police Department and alerted Child Protective Services (CPS), according to the complaint.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • This Navfalcon Hidden Camera Detector has earned a permanent spot in my travel bag; this gadget picks up the radio frequency (RF) signals that are emitted by cameras and alerts you when these wireless signals have been detected.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Forewarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarn. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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