as in to precede
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 forego
Villalobos said among her GEAR UP students, there are several who are foregoing higher education altogether because of the economics.
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Webster wanted to bring unique, unexpected books to the neighborhood, foregoing many popular titles and focusing instead on emerging writers and small press companies.
—Emily Holshouser
may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Inflation is notably above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, which means Fed policymakers may decide to forego any cuts to their key short-term interest rate this year.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
This refers to foregoing traditional prenatal appointments, screenings, and other medical care throughout the entire pregnancy.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Webster wanted to bring unique, unexpected books to the neighborhood, foregoing many popular titles and focusing instead on emerging writers and small press companies.
—Emily Holshouser
may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Inflation is notably above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, which means Fed policymakers may decide to forego any cuts to their key short-term interest rate this year.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
This refers to foregoing traditional prenatal appointments, screenings, and other medical care throughout the entire pregnancy.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for forego
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forego
precede
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The decision was preceded by several decades of fervent debate and disagreement among practitioners; detractors argued that adding the disorder was reckless, if not mercenary.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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The temporary layoffs were preceded by permanent layoffs involving another 1,200 workers at GM’s Factory Zero in October 2025.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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