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 forewent
Williams forewent a necklace, instead accenting the look with a timeless gold watch and tiny gold brooch, which was fastened on the bodice of her dress.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forewent
preceded
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Oil spikes have preceded recessions in the past half-century in 1979, 1990, 2000 and 2008, for example.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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The company emphasized that a long period of deliberation between the artist, the group and management preceded the announcement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Forewent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewent. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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