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

"At a time when some claim that young people are now foregoing the cinema experience, it's clearly great to see such a high level of engagement," Clapp told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

He was no doubt prepared for any emergency, ready for any one of uie foregoing attitudes, just as he bent himself easily and naturally to the situation which confronted him.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin