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

Ross was her own stylist for the night, foregoing former collaborators like Karla Welch to create a look all her own, starting with a good pair of heels. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

All the while, filmmakers are increasingly forgoing larger paydays for the lure of a theatrical release, as was the case out of this year’s Sundance with Olivia Wilde’s The Invite. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Most important, these nonnuclear allies would need to reiterate their commitment to forgoing nuclear weapons of their own, reaffirming the essential bargain that was cemented 60 years ago. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026

Given an uncertain job market, families are questioning the value of college, and some students are forgoing a four-year degree altogether. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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

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