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also foregoes
as in avoids
to resist the temptation of
I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight
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Recent Examples of forgoes
Across 12 tracks, KAYTRANADA forgoes any and all features and allows his textured, stuttering sound flow in and out of grooves, vibes and feelings, making for a stunningly cohesive dance album that’s guaranteed to keep you dancing for all of its 35 minutes.
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
He’s taken on a second teaching job at night, and forgoes many discretionary purchases.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Yet sitting in that comfort zone forgoes your ability to move toward your objectives.
—Melissa Sierra, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
He’s taken on a second teaching job at night, and forgoes many discretionary purchases.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Yet sitting in that comfort zone forgoes your ability to move toward your objectives.
—Melissa Sierra, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoes
avoids
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RoboBallet avoids this trap by learning general coordination rules rather than memorising specific cases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The first season of The Office was particularly unpleasant at times, with some of Michael’s most appalling behavior, and The Paper avoids this almost entirely.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Forgoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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