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 The Princess of Wales forewent her recent spin on earthy tones and shades of green for a monochrome gray moment in pieces by Jigsaw, Reiss and more during her visit to the West Sussex Minibus organization on Wednesday in Pulborough, England. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 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

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The Rolling Stones don't exist without Chicago blues, and comedy writers don't exist without the great shows that preceded them.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Surkamp was preceded in death by his wife Sara, who died in 2025 at age 72.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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