foregoing

American  

[fawr-goh-ing, fohr-] / fɔrˈgoʊ ɪŋ, foʊr- /

adjective

1. previously stated, written, or occurring; preceding.

   The foregoing paragraph presents the problem.

   Synonyms:

   former, prior, previous, precedent

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foregoing British  

/ fɔːˈɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. (prenominal) (esp of writing or speech) going before; preceding

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Etymology

Origin of foregoing

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; forego ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

When I think of foregoing a baby for a comedy career, I think: What career?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

You are foregoing any increases in the stock market over the term of the annuity — but also hedging your bets against a severe downturn in the market.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

He agreed with Secretary Vance that to oppose it “would be foregoing an option that we could exercise in the event a peaceful solution is not in the offing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

“Too much is at stake. In light of the foregoing, the appropriate course is to terminate these employees.”

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2025

I’m working up with the foregoing to a physical description of myself.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides