1
as in previous
going before another in time or order
your foregoing statement contradicts your latest one
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2
as in aforementioned
mentioned previously
for the foregoing reasons, I believe that we have no choice but to deliver a guilty verdict
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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
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Recent Examples of foregoing
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
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
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The Heat, by making the playoffs, wound up at No. 15 in the draft order, with that selection now belonging to the Oklahoma City Thunder, to complete a previous trade obligation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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The weekend’s total box office revenue reached $23.9 million, a substantial dip from the previous frame, which was $65.6 million.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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During Tuesday’s episode of The View, the 69-year-old EGOT winner pretended to take a quick little nap at the Hot Topics Table during a conversation surrounding the proper way to put on the aforementioned undergarment.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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But, as with the aforementioned PIN code structural methods, why make the life of a criminal any the easier?—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In seven preceding episodes, Season 3 zoomed in on the insecurities, selfishness, and devious choices of a wide-ranging ensemble cast.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the weeks preceding the announcement, many families paused to evaluate how their portfolio companies may be impacted by tariffs, according to Vicki Odette, partner at Haynes Boone.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Foregoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregoing. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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