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
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Recent Examples of forego
However, guests who forego those discounts can snag a different deal: a free Disney Dining Plan with non-discounted minimum 4-day, 4-night Disney vacation packages with the Park Hopper ticket option.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The comptroller’s race is competitive because incumbent Brad Lander is foregoing a reelection run to challenge Adams in June’s mayoral primary instead.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
The Channel 4 figures relate to an improved 2024 following an extremely difficult 2023 that saw a record deficit, a mini revolt from angry producers, content boss Ian Katz forego his bonus and subsequently a 250-staff layoff plan.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Saying goodbye to her career wasn't difficult, but foregoing a dual income (with her partner Kaden) was an adjustment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The comptroller’s race is competitive because incumbent Brad Lander is foregoing a reelection run to challenge Adams in June’s mayoral primary instead.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
The Channel 4 figures relate to an improved 2024 following an extremely difficult 2023 that saw a record deficit, a mini revolt from angry producers, content boss Ian Katz forego his bonus and subsequently a 250-staff layoff plan.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Saying goodbye to her career wasn't difficult, but foregoing a dual income (with her partner Kaden) was an adjustment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forego
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While the motion moved forward with full council support, nearly an hour of discussion preceded the final vote.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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While the results of his appointment are yet to be assessed, his track record for breaking acts on platforms like TikTok at his record label 10K Projects — where his successes included Ice Spice and the controversial 6ix9ine — preceded him.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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“Forego.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forego. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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