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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Recent Examples of forego The All Blacks scored again in the 22nd minute, foregoing a kick at goal from a penalty in favor a scrum 10 meters out. ABC News, 18 July 2026 Chatto’s decision to forego a traditional diamond ring aligns with other immediate family members, as both his mom Sarah and his grandmother Margaret opted for colorful gemstones. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 July 2026 Winnebago foregoes the floor-to-ceiling sliding or rotating wall (or entire room) some manufacturers install in favor of a partial wall that swings the sink over top the toilet to clear out the shower. New Atlas, 3 July 2026 Larry will forego any opportunity to do things that are offered to him. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forego
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forego
precede
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  • Rusty had preceded Mookie (and even Lee Mazzilli) as a Met, having come to the team for the first time in 1972.
    New York Daily News, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • There was no red carpet and no separate cocktail receptions preceding the dinner.
    Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 25 July 2026

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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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