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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
Another reviewer, who normally forgoes foundation altogether, agreed that the primer is the perfect replacement.
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Jenna Curcio,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Not your average poke cake, this recipe forgoes the typical gelatin or pudding mix filling in favor of two fillings.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
This extends to the series as well, which, refreshingly, forgoes the usual guns and gore for a more wholesome, cerebral, and darkly comedic take on the genre.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Lane Johnson, who regularly forgoes voluntary OTAs to manage his body, will return at right tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles so long as the 36-year-old is willing and able.
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Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
By signing his entry-level contract with the Lightning, Rautiainen forgoes his final season of his contract with Tappara to begin his pro career in North America.
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Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
For an entirely different trip that foregoes the sea, spend a few days wine tasting in Anderson Valley.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Even when a woman willingly and lovingly forgoes her time, convenience, comfort and preferences for her child’s sake, the opposition remains.
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Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
Gatlin forgoes work travel and in-person meetings, and her husband has left the workforce completely.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
Jenna Curcio,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Not your average poke cake, this recipe forgoes the typical gelatin or pudding mix filling in favor of two fillings.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
This extends to the series as well, which, refreshingly, forgoes the usual guns and gore for a more wholesome, cerebral, and darkly comedic take on the genre.
—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Lane Johnson, who regularly forgoes voluntary OTAs to manage his body, will return at right tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles so long as the 36-year-old is willing and able.
—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
By signing his entry-level contract with the Lightning, Rautiainen forgoes his final season of his contract with Tappara to begin his pro career in North America.
—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
For an entirely different trip that foregoes the sea, spend a few days wine tasting in Anderson Valley.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Even when a woman willingly and lovingly forgoes her time, convenience, comfort and preferences for her child’s sake, the opposition remains.
—
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
Gatlin forgoes work travel and in-person meetings, and her husband has left the workforce completely.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoes
avoids
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New research has now demonstrated a simpler approach that avoids the ultrathin selective coatings traditionally considered essential for precise molecular separation.
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The decision avoids an election-year change in the voting rules and may bolster Democrats in the fall election.
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“Forgoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoes. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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