FORGOING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

forgoing

verb

variants also foregoing

present participle of forgo

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 The City of New York has decided to go it alone on efforts to repair its section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, foregoing federal funds and approvals in the hope of speeding up the work. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 The share of kindergarten students in the United States forgoing vaccines due to nonmedical reasons rose for the fifth consecutive year, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Because of the legal murkiness, Pratte urges people to talk to an attorney before foregoing registration. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026 Sometimes, that can even include forgoing payments for essentials to keep up with debt payments. — Mallika Mitra, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is running again — and forgoing a reelection bid for her current office — in a campaign that would make her the city’s first Latina mayor. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 That left those covered by Obamacare increasingly facing difficult choices of sucking up extra expenses — while also covering the basics of life, such as rent and food costs — or even forgoing coverage altogether. — Nick Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026 In the latest social media trend, the quest for the darkest tan has people forgoing sunscreen and seeking peak ultraviolet ray exposure. — Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 If multiple participants remain after Week 18, each remaining participant will receive the foregoing prizes. — The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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avoiding

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Suggest a timeline, assign a task, or ask the question everyone keeps politely avoiding.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
Officials annually emphasize boating safety, wearing life jackets and being aware of conditions, especially rip currents, and avoiding drinking alcoholic beverages when venturing out on the water.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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