FOREWARNING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

fȯr-ˈwȯr-niŋ

Definition of forewarning

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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forewarning

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verb

present participle of forewarn

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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More than a forewarning, the project is an open invitation into the Texan’s sonic world, drawing on elements from an array of genres. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Feb. 2026 According to Davidson, the BAFTAs did give the crowd some forewarning about his tics. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026

Verb

James alerted the Lakers with enough forewarning before free agency officially begins on Tuesday evening about his future plans. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 According to Davidson, the BAFTAs did give the crowd some forewarning about his tics. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forewarning

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Noun

Colt’s father, Colin Gray, was found guilty of murder and manslaughter charges in March for purchasing his son the firearm and keeping it unsecured despite warnings that Colt was a danger to others.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
But for most of us, being thrust to the forefront of a TV set with no warning, then ordered to compete with the pros, is a recipe for instant performance anxiety.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Definition of warning

Verb

Since the flood, technological improvements have made alerting people to flash floods easier and more effective.

— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
Ford’s recall report notes the company has already begun alerting dealerships about the potentially dangerous issue.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

Definition of alerting

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