Synonyms of forgoing

forgoing

verb

variants also foregoing

present participle of forgo

as in avoiding

to resist the temptation of

I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• avoiding
• keeping (from)
• denying
• withholding (from)
• refraining (from)
• abstaining (from)
• refusing
• abjuring
• eschewing
• forbearing
• shunning
• curbing
• checking
• constraining
• rejecting
• inhibiting
• combating
• repudiating
• fighting
• bucking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• submitting (to)
• yielding (to)
• bowing (to)
• surrendering (to)
• succumbing (to)
• giving in (to)
• conceding (to)
• acquiescing (to)
• capitulating
• knuckling under (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forgoing

Take Sophie Rowell, founder of Côte de Folk, who, in one project, recently enveloped walls and floors in a deep olive green, adding a sense of tactility by forgoing hard flooring and rugs in favor of wall-to-wall carpet. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

Others report company culture, time constraints, meetings and expectations from their managers as reasons for eating at their desk or forgoing lunch all together. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Thirty percent also reported delaying or forgoing medical care. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Traditionally, fasting on Yom Kippur means forgoing food and water for about 25 hours, which can strongly affect a person’s metabolism. — Reed Berger-Fleishman, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026

The money lost in that QO season, as well as the health concerns that come with forgoing the security of a long-term deal, add up to a great deal of risk. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Monaghan, specifically, kept her complexion even-toned and dewy, forgoing powder on the high points of her face to embrace the shine. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Bellarmine will be forgoing its traditional Friday night timeslot at San Jose City after various scheduling conflicts. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026

Continuing Biki Oberoi’s tradition, The Oberoi Mumbai eschews buffet breakfasts in favour of tableside service, thereby foregoing queues or crowded counters. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026