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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
He’s decided to join an operators union after high school, forgoing a chance to play college baseball.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Matt Lepperd, an auto shop owner and village board trustee from Eagle in Waukesha County, said his customers often pay up to $1,500 for a catalytic converter to reach compliance, forgoing other repairs like brakes or tires if their budget runs out.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
And that has led to higher rates of absences at airports around the country and some workers deciding to quit instead of forgoing pay indefinitely.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Lutkenhaus decided to turn pro and signed with Nike, forgoing the remainder of his high school eligibility.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Using ground meat with a lower fat percentage and forgoing the fruitless task of achieving any browning by cooking it hard means the meat will remain succulent and tender.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow is indeed in the flesh at the 2026 Oscars after forgoing the awards show for 11 years.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, that means forgoing the drive to take their children to school.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Matt Lepperd, an auto shop owner and village board trustee from Eagle in Waukesha County, said his customers often pay up to $1,500 for a catalytic converter to reach compliance, forgoing other repairs like brakes or tires if their budget runs out.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
And that has led to higher rates of absences at airports around the country and some workers deciding to quit instead of forgoing pay indefinitely.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Lutkenhaus decided to turn pro and signed with Nike, forgoing the remainder of his high school eligibility.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Using ground meat with a lower fat percentage and forgoing the fruitless task of achieving any browning by cooking it hard means the meat will remain succulent and tender.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow is indeed in the flesh at the 2026 Oscars after forgoing the awards show for 11 years.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, that means forgoing the drive to take their children to school.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoing
avoiding
Verb
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Whatever his flaws, the president has been politically astute throughout his tenure, carefully avoiding the trap of letting the perfect be the enemy of good.—
Kelly Sloan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Be wary of phishing by avoiding links in unsolicited emails or texts.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Forgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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