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
That form of corruption would be worse than living large on the taxpayer dollars when many Denverites have had to forego eating out entirely to try and remain in the city and under budget.
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
While savers will have to forego access to their funds to earn this return (or risk having to pay an early withdrawal fee), that sacrifice could be worth it in exchange for the $500, especially knowing that this interest will be readily available for holiday shopping.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
While savers will have to forego access to their funds to earn this return (or risk having to pay an early withdrawal fee), that sacrifice could be worth it in exchange for the $500, especially knowing that this interest will be readily available for holiday shopping.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forego
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After a period of estrangement preceded by a legal spat, Salt-N-Pepa have made peace with Spinderella, who will be part of the tour.—
Andy Greene,
VIBE.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Their season is brief, their flavor is punchy, and their reputation precedes them.—
Kelly Vaughan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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