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

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

About 750,000 employees are currently foregoing their regular pay as the shutdown nears the end of its first week.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

If his comedy can travel without him, if he can make money while foregoing lonely nights on the road, he can prioritize more important moments, like playing catch with his son after school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2025

The foregoing should not be read as a call for movement building to the exclusion of reform work.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander