FOREWENT Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

forewent

verb

past tense 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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Recent Examples of forewent Known for disliking public attention, Souter even forewent a Washington funeral. — Ella Lee, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2026 Seventeen in 1941, Betty forewent college to serve in wartime as a Red Cross nurse’s aide. — John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Williams forewent a necklace, instead accenting the look with a timeless gold watch and tiny gold brooch, which was fastened on the bodice of her dress. — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025

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Blockbuster trades for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie and two-time defensive player of the year Myles Garrett preceded Donald's decision to dust off his cleats and pads.

— Jim Reineking, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The internationally recognized Israel, with the borders that preceded its 1967 conquests?

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

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