Definition of foregonext
as in to precede
to go or come before in time if the sparse crowds are any indication of the public's interest in the presidential candidate, then his reputation obviously foregoes him

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precede
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  • Your reputation for being an unpredictable and do-it-all weirdo precedes you.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The receiver known as ISM was a contributor for the Panthers in 2023 and is a confident returner with achievement that precedes him.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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