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also foregone
as in avoided
to resist the temptation of
I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight
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Recent Examples of forgone
Winnipeg may have forgone the opportunity to acquire assets for Toews by offering that clause, but management is not likely to pitch him on changing his mind.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Some previous Team Israel players have forgone affiliation this year — most notably Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Many companies in the past have forgone shipping costs, allowing shoppers to keep a little extra money in their pockets in time for the holidays.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
Many companies in the past have forgone shipping costs, allowing shoppers to keep a little extra money in their pockets in time for the holidays.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
This requires the agency to tally the costs avoided and the benefits forgone from the action.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Murat Ates, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Some previous Team Israel players have forgone affiliation this year — most notably Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Many companies in the past have forgone shipping costs, allowing shoppers to keep a little extra money in their pockets in time for the holidays.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
Many companies in the past have forgone shipping costs, allowing shoppers to keep a little extra money in their pockets in time for the holidays.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
This requires the agency to tally the costs avoided and the benefits forgone from the action.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgone
avoided
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The only reason Cornyn avoided being trounced was money, money and more money.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cold water, on the other hand, is said to dull this fire and slow digestion and should be avoided.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Forgone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgone. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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