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 comptroller’s race is competitive because incumbent Brad Lander is foregoing a reelection run to challenge Adams in June’s mayoral primary instead.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
The Channel 4 figures relate to an improved 2024 following an extremely difficult 2023 that saw a record deficit, a mini revolt from angry producers, content boss Ian Katz forego his bonus and subsequently a 250-staff layoff plan.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Saying goodbye to her career wasn't difficult, but foregoing a dual income (with her partner Kaden) was an adjustment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Vance piled pressure on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling on both sides to accept the American framework for peace, which includes agreeing to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea, mostly freezing the frontlines of the conflict and foregoing future NATO membership.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
The Channel 4 figures relate to an improved 2024 following an extremely difficult 2023 that saw a record deficit, a mini revolt from angry producers, content boss Ian Katz forego his bonus and subsequently a 250-staff layoff plan.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Saying goodbye to her career wasn't difficult, but foregoing a dual income (with her partner Kaden) was an adjustment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Vance piled pressure on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling on both sides to accept the American framework for peace, which includes agreeing to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea, mostly freezing the frontlines of the conflict and foregoing future NATO membership.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forego
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Eight of the album’s singles that preceded the LP’s release made the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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These waves are often preceded or accompanied by an uptick in M&A activity.—
Lisya Bahar Manoah,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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