as in to precede
to go or come before in time
if the sparse crowds are any indication of the public's interest in the presidential candidate, then his reputation obviously foregoes him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of forego
Upon landing, the crew has foregone the usual medical and mobility assistance utilized by astronauts following spaceflight, and will assess their own strength as their bodies reacclimate to gravity unaided.
—
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Our production capacity is what transforms an iconic piece into a product ready for the global market, optimised to interact with a holistic approach to spatial design, without foregoing the identity of the original concept.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Because flat fee contracts do not account for the work needed in many or even most cases, attorneys attempt to save time and expenses by foregoing important work altogether.
—Nick Schultz, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
Puerto Rico, Spain A lot of American travelers are foregoing Barcelona due to overtourism and instead are considering Puerto Rico.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for forego
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Our production capacity is what transforms an iconic piece into a product ready for the global market, optimised to interact with a holistic approach to spatial design, without foregoing the identity of the original concept.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Because flat fee contracts do not account for the work needed in many or even most cases, attorneys attempt to save time and expenses by foregoing important work altogether.
—Nick Schultz, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
Puerto Rico, Spain A lot of American travelers are foregoing Barcelona due to overtourism and instead are considering Puerto Rico.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for forego
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forego
precede
Verb
-
Kuester is survived by his cousin, Mary Gorski, and was preceded in death by mother Patricia Luckey, father James Kuester and brother Anthony Kuester.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
-
The family said he is preceded in death by Rebecca, his wife of 67 years, and by his son Kimber.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share