FOREWARNED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

forewarned 1 of 2

adjective

as in warned

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forewarned

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verb

past tense of forewarn

as in alerted

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

Adjective

In contrast, during a 12-day war in June 2025, Tehran only attacked one base in Qatar, and even then forewarned authorities in Doha. — Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026 Go forewarned about heavy, heavy drama. — David Lyman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025 Carnahan shows skill at bouncing suspicion from one character to another as the destination of the $20 million remains up for debate and the time until the forewarned siege is meant to happen continues shrinking. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019

Verb

Anyone writing about this will have to be careful about spoilers, so readers here should be forewarned this review will give away one of the main early plot reveals. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Bloomberg's Mark Gurman forewarned these price increases were coming. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 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 The royal family was not forewarned about the Thursday arrest, according to a spokesperson for Charles, as reported by The New York Times. — Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forewarned

Adjective

The Huskies are well aware of the difference in quality their next opponent presents.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
There are no villains in Possible Love; there are only people who are aware of others, and people who are not.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

Winter warned that the practice can cause skin irritation, worsen existing cracks on the feet and open small cuts that let bacteria in.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
France’s own prime minister has warned that reneging on the national debt would force the country to borrow at exorbitant interest rates, just as the government must turn to the bond market to raise more than $360 billion this year.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of warned

Adjective

Perhaps more importantly, though, the Broncos appear prepared to withstand a potential absence from Dobbins thanks to the addition of rookie Jonah Coleman, who drew rave reviews from the coaching staff for his performance in camp.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
After a game that saw BSU’s staff have the team focused, prepared and excited, while Oregon seemed to have its players sleepwalking at times?

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of prepared

Verb

Five days later, an anonymous caller alerted the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division that Deutsch was allegedly physically and mentally abusing the child.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Six days earlier, Ross’ former campaign manager alerted the Joplin Police Department that Ross was attempting to plant drugs on his opponent, according to an affidavit submitted by FBI agent Brandon Bernhardt.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of alerted

Adjective

Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.

— Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026
The objective is to understand the financial picture well enough to make an informed decision despite uncertainty.

— Dr. Melissa Weathersby, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of informed

Adjective

But Argano, who drives Engine 10, isn't quite ready to pack it in.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
One such ruse, revealed by The Athletic in August 2024, involved a team of pickpockets being hired to teach his squad the importance of being ready, alert and prepared at all times.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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