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also forewent
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 forwent
Known for disliking public attention, Souter even forewent a Washington funeral.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2026
Seventeen in 1941, Betty forewent college to serve in wartime as a Red Cross nurse’s aide.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Williams forewent a necklace, instead accenting the look with a timeless gold watch and tiny gold brooch, which was fastened on the bodice of her dress.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Ella Lee, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2026
Seventeen in 1941, Betty forewent college to serve in wartime as a Red Cross nurse’s aide.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Williams forewent a necklace, instead accenting the look with a timeless gold watch and tiny gold brooch, which was fastened on the bodice of her dress.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forwent
avoided
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In Ukraine, Harry stepped into territory traditionally avoided by the royals.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Forwent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forwent. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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