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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
Parisians have taken to sticking aluminum foil to their windows to reflect sunlight, rolling down their window shutters and living in utter darkness, and forgoing any meals that require turning on the stove or oven.
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Jessica Roy,
Curbed,
29 June 2026
That ultimately led to Sorsby forgoing his final college season with the intention of entering the NFL’s supplemental draft this summer.
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Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Summer travelers are forgoing long-haul travel for domestic beach towns, mountain and lake trips, and national park visits.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The first are those who are foregoing it because of the financial strain caused by inflation and rising prices.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The electronics giant continued its tradition of forgoing tech specs jargon for cinematic advertising to showcase its new earbuds’ active noise cancellation feature.
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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Producer Kartikeya Narayan Singh said the production team extended its environmental concerns to the shoot itself, forgoing plastic materials and running the entire operation on solar power.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Without coverage, the same expense could force difficult decisions about delaying or forgoing care altogether.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
There are technological and social challenges that come with forgoing the conveniences of a smartphone in 2026.
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Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Jessica Roy,
Curbed,
29 June 2026
That ultimately led to Sorsby forgoing his final college season with the intention of entering the NFL’s supplemental draft this summer.
—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Summer travelers are forgoing long-haul travel for domestic beach towns, mountain and lake trips, and national park visits.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The first are those who are foregoing it because of the financial strain caused by inflation and rising prices.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The electronics giant continued its tradition of forgoing tech specs jargon for cinematic advertising to showcase its new earbuds’ active noise cancellation feature.
—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Producer Kartikeya Narayan Singh said the production team extended its environmental concerns to the shoot itself, forgoing plastic materials and running the entire operation on solar power.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Without coverage, the same expense could force difficult decisions about delaying or forgoing care altogether.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
There are technological and social challenges that come with forgoing the conveniences of a smartphone in 2026.
—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoing
avoiding
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While technical expertise is crucial, successfully landing remote AI jobs also requires strategic searching, understanding employer terminology, and avoiding scams.
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Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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“Forgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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