aforementioned

adjective

ə-ˈfȯr-ˈmen(t)-shənd How to pronounce aforementioned (audio)
Definition of aforementionednext
as in above
mentioned previously with the aforementioned reservation, I would recommend the movie for hardcore sci-fi fans

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Recent Examples of aforementioned Another early retirement offer is also expected in the coming days, and Friday will bring the aforementioned presentation of a plan for further cuts to Secretary Burgum. — Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025 The report, which did not include a cause for the crash, noted that the exact sequence of the aforementioned events is still being examined. — David Chiu, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 The DoD official also said the aforementioned stories would eventually be republished. — Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2025 In addition to the aforementioned interior layout, the build comes standard with exterior upgrades like an Owl Vans rear spare tire carrier/ladder, Owl side steps, KC HiLites off-road lighting, and an exterior awning. — New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aforementioned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aforementioned
  1. above
  2. aforesaid
  3. preceding
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  • Looking forward, the NWS Climate Prediction Center expects North Carolina and South Carolina temperatures to be above average through March 17, but both states are expecting above-average precipitation during the same time period.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Winner of the first place prize in the narrative competition, One Last Wish, by Edmond Yang, is above.
    — Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Definition of above
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  • Still and thankfully, the aforesaid incident doesn’t stop Lauren from attending a wedding with Sean in Palm Springs, which is when things take a real turn towards Lauren’s self-actualization.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But Steve Pink, the aforesaid auteur of the jacuzzi, wanted to get more personal than that.
    — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of aforesaid
Adjective
  • Most of those were seized on Oct. 7, 2023, but others were taken hostage in the preceding decade, and a substantial number are no longer alive.
    — Jerome Socolovsky, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
  • During the preceding month, the platform was profiting off political ads from at least three of the lawmakers who signed the letter: Goldman, Schiff and Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.).
    — Aaron Schaffer, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2023
Definition of preceding

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