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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
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
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Feb. 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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forewarned
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When Karaban ripped the ball out of Wagler’s hands with a little more than four minutes left in the first half and led a fast break that resulted in Mullins’ three-point play, the Huskies were the bullies Wagler had been warned about.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another surgery swapped out her breast implants to erase her shoulder pain in 2022, Dishell said, but doctors warned her then that her other pain was unlikely to improve.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Her grandmother was aware of the school and had Wairimu referred.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The police opened the investigation into these claims in 2016, and the BBC was made aware in 2017 (though, BBC News has said, then-director-general Tony Hall did not know about the investigation).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The murder was discovered after Spicer’s new boyfriend found out about the killing and alerted police.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officers were alerted to a fight around noon in the area of Wilson and Pennsylvania Avenues involving at least three people, officials said.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Be prepared to surrender your phone at the door, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Be prepared for slippery roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The goal is not to rush anyone into gun ownership, but to provide a structured environment where people of all levels can develop the skills and understanding needed to make informed decisions about their own protection.—
Gayle Pearlstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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The focus should be on helping people avoid harmful patterns and make informed choices.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During the first one to two days on the mission, the crew will be in a high Earth orbit and conduct systems checks, such as testing the Orion capsule's life-support, propulsion, navigation, and communications systems to ensure the spacecraft is ready to travel into deep space.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Both Miller and Martinez shared a similar sentiment, explaining that business owners need to be ready to network and create a social media strategy.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Forewarned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarned. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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