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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
That would mean forgoing the current maps drawn by a 14-member group comprising five Republicans, five Democrats and four commissioners not affiliated with the two major parties.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Following the show foregoing a Halloween costume edition in 2024 due to the holiday's proximity to the contentious presidential election, The View cohosts will again not don costumes as part of the talk show's iconic seasonal episode.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
With 43 seconds on the clock and a timeout in his back pocket, Albin chose the conservative route, handing the ball off twice and forgoing a Hail Mary to send the game to the half knotted up.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
After forgoing a distribution deal with Mubi, the team behind No Other Land has decided to release its Oscar-winning documentary independently.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
The shoe swap illustrates the growing trend of brides forgoing stiletto heels, and instead, reaching for sneakers and comfortable shoes for their big day—continuing the modern bridal traditions that prioritize comfort above all else.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
In a moment that highlighted the legitimate nature of the injury, his opponent, Katsuyori Shibata, also rolled to the outside and held onto Rush, forgoing any further in-storyline brawling to ensure his opponent was okay.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Following the show foregoing a Halloween costume edition in 2024 due to the holiday's proximity to the contentious presidential election, The View cohosts will again not don costumes as part of the talk show's iconic seasonal episode.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
With 43 seconds on the clock and a timeout in his back pocket, Albin chose the conservative route, handing the ball off twice and forgoing a Hail Mary to send the game to the half knotted up.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
After forgoing a distribution deal with Mubi, the team behind No Other Land has decided to release its Oscar-winning documentary independently.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
The shoe swap illustrates the growing trend of brides forgoing stiletto heels, and instead, reaching for sneakers and comfortable shoes for their big day—continuing the modern bridal traditions that prioritize comfort above all else.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
In a moment that highlighted the legitimate nature of the injury, his opponent, Katsuyori Shibata, also rolled to the outside and held onto Rush, forgoing any further in-storyline brawling to ensure his opponent was okay.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoing
avoiding
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These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Maximize calcium absorption by pairing it with vitamin D, healthy fats, and proper timing, while avoiding absorption blockers such as high-oxalate foods and excessive caffeine.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Forgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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