foregone

[fawr-gawn, -gon, fawr-gawn, -gon] / fɔrˈgɔn, -ˈgɒn, ˈfɔrˌgɔn, -ˌgɒn /

ADJECTIVE

predestined

Synonyms

STRONG

destined

WEAK

certain inescapable inevitable predictable

Example Sentences

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California currently has the highest average gasoline price at $5.14, but the $6 price level as an average for the state is not a foregone conclusion just yet, De Haan said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Nevertheless, it is important to remember that this isn’t yet a foregone conclusion by any means—and that there are multiple uphill slogs ahead for PSWBD.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

The Premier League's relegation battle was in danger of looking like a foregone conclusion only a couple of weeks ago.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

“It is not a foregone conclusion that people will lose jobs,” Supt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

He pushed off the branch and kept moving, as if our following was a foregone conclusion.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon