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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
Some forgo the simulation and survival element in favor of simply building.
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Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
As for her accessories, Queen Camilla forwent her recent trend of sentimental brooches for one of her mainstay accessories.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Their children, who once savored chili dogs and ice cream at the Tastee Freez, must forgo those treats.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Cabello took a minimalist approach to her accessories, forgoing statement jewelry for a streamlined look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
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Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
As for her accessories, Queen Camilla forwent her recent trend of sentimental brooches for one of her mainstay accessories.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Their children, who once savored chili dogs and ice cream at the Tastee Freez, must forgo those treats.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Cabello took a minimalist approach to her accessories, forgoing statement jewelry for a streamlined look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forgo
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“Forgo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgo. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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