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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 Islamic Penal Code still criminalizes forgoing the hijab, as does other legislation.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite the greater premium being placed on skills — one leading engineering employer is currently said to be offering salaries of £90 an hour for skilled welders — there is little evidence that 18-year-olds are foregoing university.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite the greater premium being placed on skills — one leading engineering employer is currently said to be offering salaries of £90 an hour for skilled welders — there is little evidence that 18-year-olds are foregoing university.
—Ian King, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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 16 Nov. 2025.
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