as in to warn
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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Among the departments affected are the Defense Department, the Education Department, the Energy Department and the Department of Health and Human Services with more agencies that have been forewarned of coming cuts, according to the Associated Press.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
While a helpful alternative to those all-or-nothing, three-day passes, be forewarned: The price for single-day tickets this year has jumped 33% from the $149 cost in 2024.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
But forewarned is forearmed: Here are the top five tax scams to watch out for this tax season, according to cybersecurity expert Michael Scheumack, and tips on avoiding them.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Remember, in the world of investing, forewarned is forearmed.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
While a helpful alternative to those all-or-nothing, three-day passes, be forewarned: The price for single-day tickets this year has jumped 33% from the $149 cost in 2024.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
But forewarned is forearmed: Here are the top five tax scams to watch out for this tax season, according to cybersecurity expert Michael Scheumack, and tips on avoiding them.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
Remember, in the world of investing, forewarned is forearmed.
—Bob Haber, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forewarn
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“Forewarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarn. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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