forgoes

verb

variants also foregoes
present tense third-person singular of forgo
as in avoids
to resist the temptation of I'll forgo dessert tonight—I'm trying to lose weight

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Recent Examples of forgoes Rankin forgoes talking heads entirely, instead remixing archival footage, animation, and music to trace Mulroney’s rise to power in what feels like an experimental vintage fever dream. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Eleazar forgoes Thom Yorke-style belting, draws out the mournful quaver in the lyrics, and subtly reshapes the anthem in Misty’s image, her commitment to doing things her way. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 For the pivotal evening, Lowen forgoes her woodsy natural look and returns to her big-city smoky eyes and a sultry dark lip (a mix of Dior Addict Lip Glow Balms in Mahogany and Blackberry). — Fawnia Soo Hoo, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026 Patient capital measures success in milestones rather than quarters, accepts pivots as part of the process and often forgoes early liquidity in the hope of greater long-term upside. — Richard Ceffalio, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The original bargain was that society foregoes the tax revenue and charities receive the funds. — Nick Allardice, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Winnebago foregoes the floor-to-ceiling sliding or rotating wall (or entire room) some manufacturers install in favor of a partial wall that swings the sink over top the toilet to clear out the shower. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026 Another reviewer, who normally forgoes foundation altogether, agreed that the primer is the perfect replacement. — Jenna Curcio, InStyle, 25 June 2026 Not your average poke cake, this recipe forgoes the typical gelatin or pudding mix filling in favor of two fillings. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgoes
avoids
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  • This game may come down to whichever team controls the clock and avoids turnovers.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Setting the shifting moods expertly is Michael Giacchino’s score that nicely avoids the clichés of the genre(s) while still honoring them.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
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“Forgoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgoes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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