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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
Without coverage, the same expense could force difficult decisions about delaying or forgoing care altogether.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
There are technological and social challenges that come with forgoing the conveniences of a smartphone in 2026.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Walker embodies Alice’s anguish, anger, and astonishment without forgoing the messy nature of a character whose issues run deeper than a single relationship.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
So forgoing betting on Argentina might be the smart play.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
During Manhattanhenge, thousands of people gather in the streets, blocking traffic and foregoing other responsibilities to take some time to experience the event together.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious plan to invest billions of dollars in underserved neighborhoods received a chilly reception this week from two school board members who questioned whether foregoing decades of future property tax revenue growth is in the best interest of students.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 30 May 2026
Villalobos said among her GEAR UP students, there are several who are foregoing higher education altogether because of the economics.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
This refers to foregoing traditional prenatal appointments, screenings, and other medical care throughout the entire pregnancy.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026
There are technological and social challenges that come with forgoing the conveniences of a smartphone in 2026.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Walker embodies Alice’s anguish, anger, and astonishment without forgoing the messy nature of a character whose issues run deeper than a single relationship.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
So forgoing betting on Argentina might be the smart play.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
During Manhattanhenge, thousands of people gather in the streets, blocking traffic and foregoing other responsibilities to take some time to experience the event together.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 June 2026
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious plan to invest billions of dollars in underserved neighborhoods received a chilly reception this week from two school board members who questioned whether foregoing decades of future property tax revenue growth is in the best interest of students.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 30 May 2026
Villalobos said among her GEAR UP students, there are several who are foregoing higher education altogether because of the economics.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
This refers to foregoing traditional prenatal appointments, screenings, and other medical care throughout the entire pregnancy.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoing
avoiding
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There should be visibility into how the AI works, which means avoiding black box solutions.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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McClary said there has been a surge in Americans coming to his nonprofit group and partners across the country to seek help on managing debt and avoiding bankruptcy and debt collectors.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Forgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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