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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
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.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Among Gen Z, some are foregoing college, and its skyrocketing costs, in favor of blue-collar jobs.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
If your drug costs increase, talk to your doctor before foregoing a drug, Socal said.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
The singer has been vocal about foregoing tour stops in the US, citing fears that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would raid the concert venues.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Now, record setters typically blend running and hiking, forgoing sleep.
—Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
To prepare, the couple has packed up and moved to Atlanta, forgoing the film and TV industry standard of living in Los Angeles to embrace Southern living.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
You are obligated to take all necessary steps to preserve any and all documents and communications relating to the foregoing categories of information.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Among Gen Z, some are foregoing college, and its skyrocketing costs, in favor of blue-collar jobs.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
If your drug costs increase, talk to your doctor before foregoing a drug, Socal said.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
The singer has been vocal about foregoing tour stops in the US, citing fears that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would raid the concert venues.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Now, record setters typically blend running and hiking, forgoing sleep.
—Outside, 26 Sep. 2025
To prepare, the couple has packed up and moved to Atlanta, forgoing the film and TV industry standard of living in Los Angeles to embrace Southern living.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
You are obligated to take all necessary steps to preserve any and all documents and communications relating to the foregoing categories of information.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoing
avoiding
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Currently, pediatricians recommend avoiding caffeine consumption for children under 12 years old.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, the chances of this happening were unlikely, given the CRB's priority of avoiding a rebound of inflation rather than stagnation.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Forgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoing. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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