foregone 1 of 2

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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foregone

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adjective

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Verb
  • The search for reinforcements — whether through free agency or the draft — preceded the Philadelphia Eagles delivering a knockout blow on Kansas City’s three-peat.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Clemson Defensive coordinator Tom Allen The domino that preceded Penn State’s hiring of Knowles was Clemson luring Allen away from the Nittany Lions.
    Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • And that is part of our work today: reconciling past ambition with present-day opportunities.
    Mark Anthony Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2025
  • McDaniel said Jackson’s injury has nothing to do with past knee injuries.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Chekhov’s stories remind me of the futility of holding onto stories that hold rigidly onto a bygone past.
    Philip Metres July 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
  • Albania offers the beauty of Europe, the hospitality of a bygone era, and a rare welcome mat for Americans who want to slow down, save money, and experience something authentic.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • Tesla, led by President Trump’s erstwhile ally Elon Musk, said that costs tied to tariffs have increased by about $300 million.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 July 2025
  • Later that year, Beavis and Butt-head got their series on the erstwhile music channel, running for seven seasons over four years.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Students in grades 6-12 are also allowed to have cell phones and other personal technology at school and are allowed to use them during lunch and in between classes.
    Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 24 July 2025
  • According to English, wages at other manufacturing plants that do similar work are much higher than at Challenge, where some employees are paid as little as $18 an hour.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Among the attendees were Madison Beer and former Disney Channel star Kyle Massey.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 July 2025
  • The trailer now shows Ashur, a former slave, struggling to be accepted by high society.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 27 July 2025
Adjective
  • Trump is suing the newspaper owned by his sometime supporter Rupert Murdoch.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
  • Warner recurred on the NBC comedy as Andre, sometime husband to Brown’s Shirley.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • Kevin Nealon Nealon's Gary Potter, Happy's onetime course partner who famously advised him to send his ball home in the first movie, now apparently works as a correspondent for the Tour Championship.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 25 July 2025
  • Peter Rice, the onetime chairman of Walt Disney Television and head of 21st Century Fox, has been tapped as the Head of Ceremonies and Content for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, organizers said Wednesday.
    Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 July 2025
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“Foregone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregone. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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