forego

[fawr-goh, fohr-] / fɔrˈgoʊ, foʊr- /

VERB

do without

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eschew forfeit forsake refrain relinquish renounce waive

STRONG

neglect pass precede quit sacrifice surrender yield

Antonyms

STRONG

complete deny do finish refuse veto

Example Sentences

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To the state they cited frequent turnover in adjusters and demands to sign legal papers agreeing to forego future reimbursement for personal items without itemized receipts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported External link over the weekend that SpaceX would forego a Mars mission in 2026, focusing on the moon instead.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

In periods of renewed market volatility, investors who have not adequately diversified or hedged their portfolios may have to forego any immediate plans to retire.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

It’s remarkable how much future benefit people will forego for a little instant gratification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Perhaps, I thought, I should forego the nonsense of rhyme.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein