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
Among Gen Z, some are foregoing college, and its skyrocketing costs, in favor of blue-collar jobs.
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Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
But some parents choose to forego the hassle of coordinating drop-off times and fees and opt to bring their children along when visiting establishments most consider adults-only, like breweries.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
If your drug costs increase, talk to your doctor before foregoing a drug, Socal said.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
But some parents choose to forego the hassle of coordinating drop-off times and fees and opt to bring their children along when visiting establishments most consider adults-only, like breweries.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
If your drug costs increase, talk to your doctor before foregoing a drug, Socal said.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forego
precede
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The Latin Grammy Premiere, during which the majority of the categories are awarded, will precede the telecast.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Atkinson was preceded in death by his sons, George III and Josh.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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