forgo

verb

fȯr-ˈgō How to pronounce forgo (audio)
variants also forego
Definition of forgonext
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 Additionally, cancer survivors who are food-insecure are more likely to forgo medications and care because of cost. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 All the while, filmmakers are increasingly forgoing larger paydays for the lure of a theatrical release, as was the case out of this year’s Sundance with Olivia Wilde’s The Invite. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Most important, these nonnuclear allies would need to reiterate their commitment to forgoing nuclear weapons of their own, reaffirming the essential bargain that was cemented 60 years ago. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for forgo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgo
avoid
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  • Following her death, Trail dismembered Loofe’s body to avoid getting caught.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Better monitoring tools can help farmers identify disease threats earlier and avoid expensive eradication campaigns.
    — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Forgo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forgo. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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