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to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
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Recent Examples of forewarned
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Be forewarned, the ingenuity is only available at lunch.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Be forewarned, however, that scientists and journalists are susceptible to groupthink.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
You were suitably forewarned when using o1 that to get the more in-depth answers there would be more extended time after entering a prompt and before getting a response from the AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Be forewarned, the ingenuity is only available at lunch.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Be forewarned, however, that scientists and journalists are susceptible to groupthink.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forewarned
Verb
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But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Many homeowners are aware of the electrical box but might not understand what the numerous switches do and might feel intimidated by the idea of working with electricity.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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While most individuals are obviously aware of cyber attacks and their consequences, consistent preparation, and resilience-building are the keys to long-term success.—
James Hadley,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In spring 2024, a WTA doctor advised her to undergo a mammogram, before a biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.—
James Hansen,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The products are all past their sell by date, but the FDA advised that consumers check their freezers for the product.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Be prepared to let go of some control of your itinerary, as weather conditions can be unpredictable and WiFi coverage is limited.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Others, however, say the department has become a bloated bureaucracy that is not particularly effective, and that states are better prepared to handle their own education policies.—
Andrew Stanton,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Now suppose your new whip-smart and informed marketing AI agent handled these tasks automatically, even optimizing placements precisely for the best results.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Experts encourage people who are struggling with the news to manage their exposure—while still staying reasonably informed.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The space industry is ready, and so is Wall Street.—
Charles Beames,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The nature here is plentiful, with waterfalls and caves in ready supply.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Forewarned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarned. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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