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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
The script foregoes the usual pleasures of making almost everyone a suspect — even if more than one person might be in on it.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Where that luxury is quiet, this luxury is booming in 80’s dance music and foregoes neutral tones for technicolor.
—Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 2025
This new iteration foregoes some of the luxury features, stylish interior, and exterior fitments, as well as some of the power of its more expensive sibling, and does not seem to gain anything in the way of overall range, which stands firm at 294 miles (as per the EPA) for both models.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Naturally, picture windows throughout the dwelling take full advantage of the property’s picturesque sea view; the eat-in kitchen foregoes upper cabinetry in favor of a row of tall windows along its curved wall (providing the dreamiest possible setting in which to wash the dishes).
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2025
Liu directs heart-expanding, tender performances out of his leads, and the screenplay by Martyna Majok forgoes the maudlin or condescending notes of so many Hollywood depictions of immigration stories.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
When the existing state of land is different from its highest and best use, giving up the opportunity to develop the land forgoes substantial value.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Where that luxury is quiet, this luxury is booming in 80’s dance music and foregoes neutral tones for technicolor.
—Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 2025
This new iteration foregoes some of the luxury features, stylish interior, and exterior fitments, as well as some of the power of its more expensive sibling, and does not seem to gain anything in the way of overall range, which stands firm at 294 miles (as per the EPA) for both models.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Naturally, picture windows throughout the dwelling take full advantage of the property’s picturesque sea view; the eat-in kitchen foregoes upper cabinetry in favor of a row of tall windows along its curved wall (providing the dreamiest possible setting in which to wash the dishes).
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2025
Liu directs heart-expanding, tender performances out of his leads, and the screenplay by Martyna Majok forgoes the maudlin or condescending notes of so many Hollywood depictions of immigration stories.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
When the existing state of land is different from its highest and best use, giving up the opportunity to develop the land forgoes substantial value.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoes
avoids
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By replacing natural gas with the solar and battery system, the oil company avoids 13,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually while also lowering costs, according to the battery startup’s founder and Chief Innovation Officer John O’Donnell.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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And by not openly identifying with MAHA, Polis avoids alienating himself from Colorado’s Democratic voters.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Forgoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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