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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
But the safest option is to forego personal fireworks and opt for a professional show, where fire crews are usually on standby.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Or have their kids forgo learning with other children to sit alone with AI tutors?
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Gene Sperling,
Time,
1 July 2026
However, some folks may forgo those events in order to use fireworks.
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Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The rarest thing about him was his decision to forgo all that and return to the road with his friends.
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Will Oremus,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Or have their kids forgo learning with other children to sit alone with AI tutors?
—
Gene Sperling,
Time,
1 July 2026
However, some folks may forgo those events in order to use fireworks.
—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The rarest thing about him was his decision to forgo all that and return to the road with his friends.
—
Will Oremus,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgo
avoid
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Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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“Forgo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgo. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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