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
The Gulf States in particular are lobbying intensely for the United States to forego any future military action against the Islamic regime, a diplomat with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Washington Examiner.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Jan. 2026
Each of those four clubs have the financial wherewithal to make a long-term contract offer that could entice Peralta to forego free agency after the end of next season.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
But Rose is foregoing the sport this winter to concentrate on her track career.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The new test foregoes geographical questions and test-takers will be required to name all three branches of government instead of just one.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Jan. 2026
Each of those four clubs have the financial wherewithal to make a long-term contract offer that could entice Peralta to forego free agency after the end of next season.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
But Rose is foregoing the sport this winter to concentrate on her track career.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The new test foregoes geographical questions and test-takers will be required to name all three branches of government instead of just one.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forego
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That is where the Pro Bowl Games (and flag-football competition) will take place Tuesday night, preceded by two days of practices.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dunbar was part of the dynamic rhythm section that backed the vocalists of Black Uhuru on the Anthem album released by Island Records that claimed the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording in 1985, although his recordings with the band long preceded that landmark achievement.—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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