as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
heeded the forewarning to stay off the ice until the town had checked to see if it was thick enough
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as in alerting
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 forewarning
Sarah Boxer, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Clarity and forewarning will reduce anxiety among our guests and help eliminate concern over arbitrary enforcement.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
With PulteGroup leading off this earnings report season, their negative comments could be a forewarning of more reality adjustments ahead.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
One explanation is that the Ayatollah simply miscalculated and found himself, once again, overtaken by events when Rouhani’s candidacy surged with little forewarning.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2013
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Noun
Barnard, a college affiliated with Columbia, however, sent no forewarning to its community, according to several staff members CNN spoke with.
—Sarah Boxer, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Clarity and forewarning will reduce anxiety among our guests and help eliminate concern over arbitrary enforcement.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
With PulteGroup leading off this earnings report season, their negative comments could be a forewarning of more reality adjustments ahead.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
One explanation is that the Ayatollah simply miscalculated and found himself, once again, overtaken by events when Rouhani’s candidacy surged with little forewarning.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forewarning
Noun
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nolan also praised Keighley for alerting filmmakers and major studios to the existential threat faced by the traditional film medium in the face of digital production.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
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Burton, who plays Jason Morgan on General Hospital, had previously posted a warning on social media to his followers, alerting them to the dangers of similar scams.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Forewarning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarning. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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