foregone 1 of 2

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Definition of foregonenext
as in past

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verb

past participle of forego
as in preceded
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 Synonyms for foregone
  1. past
  2. preceded
  3. bygone
  4. erstwhile
  5. other
  6. former
  7. sometime
  8. onetime
Adjective
  • Prosecutors accuse Davis of orchestrating the murder and are using his past statements to build their case.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Platner exited the race as reports about controversial behavior with past girlfriends snuffed out support for his campaign.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of past
Verb
  • The new story digs into the lobbying efforts and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that preceded Live Nation’s surprise settlement with the DOJ in early March, just one week into the company’s federal antitrust trial.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
  • It was immediately preceded Friday by the California premiere of composer and saxophonist Steven Banks’ to be free, a stirring, deeply felt tribute to Nina Simone that was co-commissioned by La Jolla Music Society.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of preceded
Adjective
  • Joe Biden, a link to a bygone era of civility and bipartisanship, ran in 2020 on a message of restoring the soul of America.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yan has won over Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, two players from a bygone era, in part because his stuff is so good.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bygone
Adjective
  • Constructed in the late 19th century, the erstwhile residence joined Grand Hotel Timeo in 1929 when the properties’ owners married.
    — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But the erstwhile nightlife entrepreneur hasn’t been emotionally bereft throughout his legal ordeal.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of erstwhile
Adjective
  • People can lose weight because of cancer, heart disease and other illnesses.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Among other packaging tweaks, the 3-ounce and 8-ounce mists, as well as the 8-ounce wash, now use custom bottles that were developed specifically for this line.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of other
Adjective
  • Chow Hang-tung, a prominent young human rights lawyer who conducted her own defense, and former opposition lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan were found guilty of inciting subversion at West Kowloon Court on Friday.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bennett Weiner, president and CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, said a late registration isn't that unusual, especially for small charities, but the hostile takeover by a former member is.
    — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of former
Adjective
  • Jimmy Tatro will play Gorilla Grodd, the superintelligent ape and sometime Superman nemesis.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Charles builds their cabin with help from a kind widower and Civil War veteran, John Edwards (Warren Christie), who struggles with alcohol; Edwards’ sometime companion (Rebecca Amzallag) is a fiercely independent bar owner.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of sometime
Adjective
  • The untimely death of Hayden Panettiere, a onetime child star who soared to fame while navigating addiction and postpartum depression in her adult life, came just months after the beloved actor described feeling ready to start over.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In a onetime battleground state that has shifted firmly to the right, FloridaDemocrats took dueling approaches to win statewide for the first time since 2018.
    — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of onetime
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