forborne

past participle of forbear

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forborne
avoided
Verb
  • In fact, Nelson deliberately avoided casting into the area where Robertson had been catching his fish, despite the enormous money at stake.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Boise State football avoided a near-catastrophic home defeat to Texas State last night, eking out a 46-45 win despite the visiting Bobcats embarking on a 36-0 second-half run.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Forborne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forborne. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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