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verb

present participle of forego
as in preceding
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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How is the word foregoing distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of foregoing are antecedent, anterior, former, preceding, previous, and prior. While all these words mean "being before," foregoing applies chiefly to statements.

the foregoing remarks

When would antecedent be a good substitute for foregoing?

While in some cases nearly identical to foregoing, antecedent applies to order in time and may suggest a causal relation.

conditions antecedent to the revolution

When is anterior a more appropriate choice than foregoing?

The synonyms anterior and foregoing are sometimes interchangeable, but anterior applies to position before or ahead of usually in space, sometimes in time or order.

the anterior lobe of the brain

When might former be a better fit than foregoing?

The words former and foregoing can be used in similar contexts, but former implies always a definite comparison or contrast with something that is latter.

the former name of the company

When is it sensible to use preceding instead of foregoing?

The meanings of preceding and foregoing largely overlap; however, preceding usually implies being immediately before in time or in place.

the preceding sentence

How are the words previous and prior related as synonyms of foregoing?

Both previous and prior imply existing or occurring earlier, but prior often adds an implication of greater importance.

a child from a previous marriage
a prior obligation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of foregoing
Adjective
That is consistent with a shift observed in March last year among seniors, which authorities theorized could be driven by less severe disease in hospitals or more foregoing hospital care. Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 May 2023 City dwellers are increasingly foregoing car ownership. Anna Funk, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2019 The image below shows what is perhaps the key element that helped tie all the foregoing aspects together. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 5 July 2022 As seen, in all of the foregoing 20-year periods surveyed, the stock index possessed average annual returns exceeding that of the rate of inflation. Dan Cupkovic, Forbes, 16 June 2022 The daily average is also now a significant undercount, with most people testing positive on rapid tests that go unreported or foregoing testing altogether. Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2022 To those of you that are seriously immersed in the AI field, none of this foregoing pronouncement is surprising or raises any eyebrows. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 May 2022 That should help doctors and patients feel more comfortable foregoing radiation after thyroid surgery, Leboulleux said. Angus Chen, STAT, 10 Mar. 2022 None of the foregoing discussion is intended to imply that collaboration tools are inherently evil or unable to deliver productivity benefits. Mark Settle, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foregoing
Adjective
  • The agreement commits the streamer to investing 20% of its previous year’s net annual turnover in France in the development and production of European and French audiovisual works.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
  • His arrival comes after his headlining performance was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and a 2022 removal of Scott from the lineup following the deadly tragedy at his Astroworld festival the previous year.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The solar wind escaping from the aforementioned coronal hole is moving at a velocity of more than 310 miles per second, expected to reach Earth on Friday which could trigger a minor geomagnetic storm (G1).
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
  • The other aforementioned clubs aren't reportedly crossing Houston's standing offer, leaving a strange stalemate as February approaches.
    Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That of the preceding year was sloppy and chilly.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • When holidays occur on weekends, most employers give workers the preceding Friday or the following Monday off.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Foregoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregoing. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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