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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
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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Be aware that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe alternatives.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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O'Brien argued the officers were well aware Chris Prichard was a serious threat to his wife.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
16 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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Check road conditions: Before embarking on your journey, check the latest road conditions to make informed travel decisions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Continuous education ensures that board members stay informed of AI’s capabilities, risks and evolving regulatory landscapes.—
Greg Ombach,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose vaccine stances sparked public concern, said Weldon wasn't ready.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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The men had come in for supplies and were packing their mules and making ready to leave when Gladys encountered them.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Forewarned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarned. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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