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

An informal poll of my Vogue colleagues revealed that some people have been switching from leafy greens to cucumber salad and forgoing their beloved chicken Caesar wraps. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Further complicating Jean’s situation, the jogger was recently laid off from her marketing job, and to save money had been forgoing her health insurance. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Prince William was the first high-ranking member of the British Royal Family to attend Eton College, forgoing Gordonstoun which his father, King Charles III, and paternal grandfather, Prince Philip, attended. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

A number of West Coast couples are reportedly foregoing costly, extravagant weddings these days. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

The All Blacks scored again in the 22nd minute, foregoing a kick at goal from a penalty in favor a scrum 10 meters out. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

The supermodel, 61, broke tradition by forgoing a white dress at her wedding, opting instead for a silver sleeveless gown from House of Gilles Couture. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 July 2026

The company’s tools allow filmmakers to build an AI model using production dailies to help enhance post-production work such as mixing, relighting shots and adding visual effects, forgoing typical visual generative efforts. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 17 July 2026

Traditionally, Norwegian sports clubs are community-based and have strict regulations on activities for children, forgoing player rankings and the publishing of competition results for children under age 11. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026