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
But as fans chant her name, foregoing halftime trips to concession stands and restrooms to watch her perform, Niu is filled with both gratitude and motivation.
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Alanis Thames, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
Some of the top Hurricane prospects have decided to forego the Senior Bowl.
—Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Miami also offered Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson over $6 million to forego the NFL draft and play for the Hurricanes, Simpson told On3.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite keeping as much of their old routines as possible, including foregoing a live-in staff, Kate Middleton and Prince William’s grand new eight-room dwelling comes with twice the size of their former residence—and its own royal rules that not even the king-to-be is able to bend.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
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Alanis Thames, Twin Cities, 29 Jan. 2026
Some of the top Hurricane prospects have decided to forego the Senior Bowl.
—Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Miami also offered Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson over $6 million to forego the NFL draft and play for the Hurricanes, Simpson told On3.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite keeping as much of their old routines as possible, including foregoing a live-in staff, Kate Middleton and Prince William’s grand new eight-room dwelling comes with twice the size of their former residence—and its own royal rules that not even the king-to-be is able to bend.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forego
precede
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Historically, surges in energy costs have often preceded broader inflation increases.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Today’s financial world reminds him of the wild years preceding the global financial crisis of 2008-09.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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