Synonyms of forgoes

forgoes

verb

variants also foregoes

present tense third-person singular of forgo

as in avoids

to resist the temptation of

I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• avoids
• keeps (from)
• denies
• eschews
• shuns
• withholds (from)
• abjures
• refrains (from)
• refuses
• abstains (from)
• forbears
• inhibits
• rejects
• constrains
• curbs
• checks
• repudiates
• combats
• fights
• bucks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yields (to)
• submits (to)
• succumbs (to)
• surrenders (to)
• gives in (to)
• bows (to)
• concedes (to)
• capitulates
• acquiesces (to)
• knuckles under (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forgoes

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

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

Winnebago foregoes the floor-to-ceiling sliding or rotating wall (or entire room) some manufacturers install in favor of a partial wall that swings the sink over top the toilet to clear out the shower. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Another reviewer, who normally forgoes foundation altogether, agreed that the primer is the perfect replacement. — Jenna Curcio, InStyle, 25 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

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