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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 forewarned
David Lyman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Worst case, if Picea—which also sells robot vacuums and makes them for other companies—ultimately decides to strip iRobot for parts, your Roomba should still work, just without an app or cloud connectivity, the Verge reported last month when iRobot forewarned of bankruptcy.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Just be forewarned, this is not a quick-and-easy nail design.
—Glamour, 27 Nov. 2025
Be forewarned, though, that consumers with lower credit scores may get turned down.
—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
But be forewarned that a pawpaw’s skin is somewhat toxic.
—John Vukmirovich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama.
—David Lyman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Virtually nobody was forewarned.
—New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Worst case, if Picea—which also sells robot vacuums and makes them for other companies—ultimately decides to strip iRobot for parts, your Roomba should still work, just without an app or cloud connectivity, the Verge reported last month when iRobot forewarned of bankruptcy.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Just be forewarned, this is not a quick-and-easy nail design.
—Glamour, 27 Nov. 2025
Be forewarned, though, that consumers with lower credit scores may get turned down.
—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
But be forewarned that a pawpaw’s skin is somewhat toxic.
—John Vukmirovich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forewarned
Verb
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Visitors to K’gari are warned to stay at least 20 meters from the animals, travel in groups, and keep children within arm’s reach.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The National Weather Service warned of widespread heavy snow and a band of ice stretching from east Texas to North Carolina.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Scott was accused of slow-rolling that effort, though those aware of it said the pace was not in his control and was affected by the speed of the White House Office of Personnel Management.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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This approach helps the model link language understanding with tactile-aware motion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The mother and her other son raced to the bridge and alerted police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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Neighbors were alerted to the bloodshed after multiple emergency vehicles showed up outside the building.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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DeCristo did read a prepared statement when interviewed twice by investigators in January 2024 and February 2024.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alpine Rescue has said the two were well prepared.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Run any necessary errands before the storm, avoid traveling while conditions are dangerous, and have weather alerts turned on to stay informed.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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Stay informed with Upcoming Events and Latest Analyses.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Touzalin knows this center is more ready than ever this year for busy season.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Guardsmen have not yet been deployed to city streets but are ready to help support public safety, according to state officials.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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