foregoing

[ fawr-goh-ing, fohr- ]

adjective

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

   The foregoing paragraph presents the problem.

   Synonyms: former, prior, previous, precedent

foregoing

/ fɔːˈɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of foregoing¹

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

Example Sentences

In UPS’s second-quarter earnings, executives noted shifts in consumer demand in line with Temu’s delivery model, with customers foregoing premium air services in favor of cheaper ground services and less expensive SurePost delivery, in which UPS couriers hand off packages to U.S.

From Salon

Trump, on the other hand, is foregoing most classic debate preparation tactics, according to US media.

From BBC

Foregoing the harrowing photos that emphasize Till’s martyrdom, Thompson dives instead into family trees, court transcripts, witness memoirs and more to unearth the enormous human tragedy we forget at our peril: “Hate grows stronger and resistant,” he reminds us, “when it’s pushed underground.”

From Los Angeles Times

Danish wind energy developer Ørsted decided to focus its efforts on fixed-bottom turbines, foregoing deeper offshore regions including Japan, Norway, Spain, Portugal and the U.S.

From Seattle Times

When her husband did take off work, such as when Householder couldn’t hold her baby for 24 hours after radiation, it meant foregoing hundreds of dollars in income.

From Seattle Times