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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
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.
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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
Across Latin America, many seeking medical treatment are forgoing public health in favor of the benefits of private care options.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, that means forgoing online parenting advice and trusting our own instincts.
—Robyn Koslowitz, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Similarly, white Americans are nearly four times as likely to skip or delay vaccinating their children compared to Asian Americans, with 19 percent and 5 percent, respectively, forgoing or putting off inoculating their kids, according to the poll.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
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
Across Latin America, many seeking medical treatment are forgoing public health in favor of the benefits of private care options.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, that means forgoing online parenting advice and trusting our own instincts.
—Robyn Koslowitz, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Similarly, white Americans are nearly four times as likely to skip or delay vaccinating their children compared to Asian Americans, with 19 percent and 5 percent, respectively, forgoing or putting off inoculating their kids, according to the poll.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoing
avoiding
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The cubs were taught essential survival skills—including hunting and avoiding humans—to get ready to be reintroduced to the wild.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The change also aligned with the WHO’s guidelines for naming diseases, which emphasize avoiding names that are offensive to cultural groups, or that negatively impact trade, tourism, or animal welfare.—
Dr. Nikki Romanik,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Forgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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