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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
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
That show, like The 1 on 1, forgoes having journalists lead the conversations to have the subjects interview each other.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
But too often Gordon forgoes her signature ambiguity.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
In that spirit, the room forgoes overhead lighting, relying instead on wall sconces and candlelight to keep the atmosphere moody and the focus on dining.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
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
That show, like The 1 on 1, forgoes having journalists lead the conversations to have the subjects interview each other.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
But too often Gordon forgoes her signature ambiguity.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
In that spirit, the room forgoes overhead lighting, relying instead on wall sconces and candlelight to keep the atmosphere moody and the focus on dining.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoes
avoids
Verb
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Icy Tones Erica Volkmer, the founder of Evenson Design in Austin, Texas, avoids colors with icy tones, such as cool blues and ash tones grays, in the kitchen.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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Baking, boiling, or mashing potatoes avoids the adverse health effects of deep frying.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Forgoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoes. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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