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 track is an early glimpse of the modern Tyler, who foregoes shock lyrics on a jazzy instrumental featuring inspirational Kali Uchis vocals toward the end. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025 Immune cells may forego an attack on the cancer and protect it instead. Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2025 The Twilight actress attended the April 7 screening of her forthcoming movie, Sacramento, in Los Angeles and decided to forego a formal dress — or a whole top — for the event. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 After Madison delivers her final farewell, the singer walks off-camera, foregoing the traditionally warm Studio 8H goodnights with the cast. Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forego
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  • Some of the smallest, cleanest bases often precede bigger formations, creating the kind of solid foundation that fuels sustainable rallies.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 14 May 2025
  • When Combs’ camp ignored the communication, Ventura filed an explosive suit months later, in November 2023, which preceded the criminal investigation that led to the case on trial.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025

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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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