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also forego
as in to avoid
to resist the temptation of
I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight
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Recent Examples of forgo
Seventeen in 1941, Betty forewent college to serve in wartime as a Red Cross nurse’s aide.
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John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
This year, some networks are forgoing the practice.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Skeleton watches—presented by brands from Audemars Piguet to Zenith—are those rare horological products that remove portions from the dial (or forgo a dial altogether) to allow wearers a closer look at the movement itself.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
While couples may forgo some of the trappings of larger events, that doesn’t mean that dinner party weddings are always a more affordable wedding option.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
This year, some networks are forgoing the practice.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Skeleton watches—presented by brands from Audemars Piguet to Zenith—are those rare horological products that remove portions from the dial (or forgo a dial altogether) to allow wearers a closer look at the movement itself.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
While couples may forgo some of the trappings of larger events, that doesn’t mean that dinner party weddings are always a more affordable wedding option.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgo
avoid
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Players and coaches have become maddeningly mealy-mouthed, striving to avoid upsetting agents, sponsors, owners, fans, thin-skinned politicians, and whoever else might object.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, who sits on the Housing and Homelessness Committee, said Friday the recommendations are intended to better align the city’s homelessness response with local needs while avoiding service disruptions and improving long-term coordination.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Forgo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgo. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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