foregone 1 of 2

adjective

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
  • Shortly after the announcement, past videos resurfaced on theater blogs where the actor expressed anti-trans sentiments around pronouns and trans athletes in women’s sports.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Rodriguez told Allure last week that these 2026 updates are not about getting away from past controversies but about new resources available to the brand.
    — James Manso, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of past
Verb
  • Brookings economist Jessica Riedl calculated the ratio could climb to 137% within a decade, a trajectory that would surpass the debt’s postwar peak and stay there indefinitely, unlike the temporary wartime spike that preceded it.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Tumultuous family life preceded mass shooting During Colt Gray's sentencing hearing, multiple witnesses testified about the family's chaotic home life prior to the shooting.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of preceded
Adjective
  • The dark and moody space is covered with photos, posters, and paintings that pay homage to a bygone era.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Such complaints are more than an unfounded nostalgia for a bygone age.
    — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of bygone
Adjective
  • The erstwhile New York resident was loudly and vigorously booed by the hometown crowd as he was shown on the jumbotron of the legendary arena.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2026
  • Despite his meltdown in Colorado’s extra-inning loss to Milwaukee Friday night, the erstwhile starter has been one of baseball’s best relievers this season.
    — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Definition of erstwhile
Adjective
  • The service Casually buttoned-up and (like many other things at this property) classic New York, with concierge and servers always ready to lend a hand—but without fussing over anything.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • While plenty of chic boots are obviously on her radar, her seasonal collection includes a range of other styles, too, like sneakers, loafers, and flats.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of other
Adjective
  • Describing themselves as a professional neighborhood watch group, former gang members and addicts are helping Venice residents clear encampments from their doorsteps.
    — Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • In the final moments of the movie, Holland’s Peter Parker runs into his former best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) at a cafe.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of former
Adjective
  • 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
  • If necessary, Game 3 would be sometime Monday.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
Definition of sometime
Adjective
  • In addition, Bunnie Xo will reportedly receive a onetime lump sum of an undisclosed amount from Jelly Roll.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • Bourke’s onetime Red Mountain neighbor was businessman Viktor Kozeny, according to WSJ.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
Definition of onetime
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