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also foregoing
as in avoiding
to resist the temptation of
I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight
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Recent Examples of forgoing
Spending all week away from their spouses, children and the comforts of home, all while forgoing a larger paycheck, might stop feeling like such a waste of time.
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David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
But Rose is foregoing the sport this winter to concentrate on her track career.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Keep countertops clear by forgoing a crock and hanging cooking tools using S hooks on a tension rod along the backsplash instead.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
In other words, aspiring to live more slowly does not necessarily mean foregoing ambition or hard work.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 Dec. 2025
Travis Johnson, who rents out 12 homes in Portsmouth, surprised his tenants by forgoing their rent in November and December.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
And tons of celebrities and design enthusiasts are forgoing overheads altogether—a through line across Mariah Carey’s massive real estate portfolio and in commercial director Talia Mayden’s romantic Brooklyn Heights apartment.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
The Islamic Penal Code still criminalizes forgoing the hijab, as does other legislation.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite the greater premium being placed on skills — one leading engineering employer is currently said to be offering salaries of £90 an hour for skilled welders — there is little evidence that 18-year-olds are foregoing university.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
But Rose is foregoing the sport this winter to concentrate on her track career.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Keep countertops clear by forgoing a crock and hanging cooking tools using S hooks on a tension rod along the backsplash instead.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
In other words, aspiring to live more slowly does not necessarily mean foregoing ambition or hard work.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 Dec. 2025
Travis Johnson, who rents out 12 homes in Portsmouth, surprised his tenants by forgoing their rent in November and December.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
And tons of celebrities and design enthusiasts are forgoing overheads altogether—a through line across Mariah Carey’s massive real estate portfolio and in commercial director Talia Mayden’s romantic Brooklyn Heights apartment.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
The Islamic Penal Code still criminalizes forgoing the hijab, as does other legislation.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite the greater premium being placed on skills — one leading engineering employer is currently said to be offering salaries of £90 an hour for skilled welders — there is little evidence that 18-year-olds are foregoing university.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoing
avoiding
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Like similar faux fur styles, the brand recommends avoiding frequent washing to maintain their plush texture.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Cutting down on caffeine after lunchtime, avoiding (or limiting) naps, and engaging in a relaxing bedtime routine can all aid in the process too—as will patience.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Forgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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