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
One must be forewarned not to press play on Netflix’s enjoyable new feature, Nonnas (streaming May 9), on an empty stomach.
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EW.com, 8 May 2025
That was something that we were not forewarned about.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Just be forewarned that reality will come crashing down at some point, popping our bubbles.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 11 Mar. 2025
As the saying goes, forewarned is forearmed: understanding sentiment means decisions can be proactive instead of reactive.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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EW.com, 8 May 2025
That was something that we were not forewarned about.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Just be forewarned that reality will come crashing down at some point, popping our bubbles.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 11 Mar. 2025
As the saying goes, forewarned is forearmed: understanding sentiment means decisions can be proactive instead of reactive.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for forewarn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forewarn
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Last month state immigration advocates warned that arrests of undocumented immigrants were ramping up in the state, creating anxiety and fear in communities with people taken every day.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The National Weather Service discussion on Monday morning warned that extreme heat conditions would continue in the region as a high-pressure center lingers.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said authorities are committed to a full review of the emergency response, including how the public was alerted to the storm threat.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Forewarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarn. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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