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

Eleazar forgoes Thom Yorke-style belting, draws out the mournful quaver in the lyrics, and subtly reshapes the anthem in Misty’s image, her commitment to doing things her way. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

For the pivotal evening, Lowen forgoes her woodsy natural look and returns to her big-city smoky eyes and a sultry dark lip (a mix of Dior Addict Lip Glow Balms in Mahogany and Blackberry). — Fawnia Soo Hoo, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026

Patient capital measures success in milestones rather than quarters, accepts pivots as part of the process and often forgoes early liquidity in the hope of greater long-term upside. — Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The original bargain was that society foregoes the tax revenue and charities receive the funds. — Nick Allardice, Fortune, 15 Aug. 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

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