Definition of aforesaidnext
as in aforementioned
mentioned previously with the aforesaid objections in mind, I think we should reconsider the proposal

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Recent Examples of aforesaid Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025 But Steve Pink, the aforesaid auteur of the jacuzzi, wanted to get more personal than that. Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024 In July 1967, during rioting (some have called it a rebellion) in Detroit’s black neighborhoods, three young men were killed — murdered by most accounts — when confronted by police at the aforesaid motel. Robert W. Butler, kansascity, 2 Aug. 2017
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aforementioned
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  • In the United States, consumption tax comes in the form of retail sales tax and excise tax (tax imposed on certain goods or activities, like alcohol or fuel), as well as the aforementioned tariffs.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Musk's foray into fatherhood began with his aforementioned son Nevada, who tragically passed away at just 10 months old.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026

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“Aforesaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aforesaid. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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