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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
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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 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
Just be forewarned, this is not a quick-and-easy nail design.
—Glamour, 27 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
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
As forewarned, Cuoco's Nancy Drew-esque paleontologist Alice Monroe survives the four-part action series in France and is reunited with her missing boyfriend, the suspiciously-perfect humanitarian Tom Parker (Sam Claflin).
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 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
Just be forewarned, this is not a quick-and-easy nail design.
—Glamour, 27 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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According to the complaint, officials in Lower Oxford Township had previously warned the HBCU about crowd control and parking issues that prevented EMS vehicles from responding to emergencies.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Officials warned flying debris could be dangerous for anyone caught outside and said mobile homes could be damaged or destroyed.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One activist said the group is aware of the concerns, as well as worries about noise complaints, but counter that with the changing tactics of ICE agents in their communities, residents are also looking for new, flexible, grassroots ways to alert people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Be aware that sodium nitrite is added to the brine to prevent bacterial growth and to give the meat its characteristic pink color.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officers alerted law enforcement in the region of the incident and gave a description of the vehicle.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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Trump did not confer with most of our allies, and barely alerted Congress, let alone sought their approval.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But his administration quietly dismantled a division working toward that goal by making the public more prepared for snow, flooding and hurricanes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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The video shows former president strayed from his prepared remarks during the deposition.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iowa weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma weather watches and warnings Stay informed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That being said, when Modern Family was coming to a close after 11 seasons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson was ready for a change.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the embassy in Jerusalem said the government is ready to help citizens leave.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Forewarned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarned. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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