forgoing

variants also foregoing
present participle of forgo

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of forgoing Among Gen Z, some are foregoing college, and its skyrocketing costs, in favor of blue-collar jobs. Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025 Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned. Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025 If your drug costs increase, talk to your doctor before foregoing a drug, Socal said. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025 The singer has been vocal about foregoing tour stops in the US, citing fears that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would raid the concert venues. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 Now, record setters typically blend running and hiking, forgoing sleep. Outside, 26 Sep. 2025 To prepare, the couple has packed up and moved to Atlanta, forgoing the film and TV industry standard of living in Los Angeles to embrace Southern living. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025 You are obligated to take all necessary steps to preserve any and all documents and communications relating to the foregoing categories of information. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025 In 1998, the Denver Broncos offered John Elway the opportunity to buy 10% of the team for $15 million and another 10% by foregoing $21 million in deferred salary. Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoing
avoiding
Verb
  • On Translation Eli Rallo writes about avoiding the OB-GYN, OCD obsessions, and pretending to be okay.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
  • My priority is to keep Forest Hills financially strong and efficient by managing resources wisely and avoiding unnecessary spending.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Forgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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