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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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Medical exemptions are also easier to police, since states can require licensed doctors to explain why each child has a legitimate need to forego vaccination.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

And while work factors play into this — meaning people are sometimes too busy at their jobs to grab a bite — 17% of those surveyed said they forego the midday meal to save money.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

“Wear them with pride. And then...who knows? One day you may forego those striped pants for solid blue ones, just as Martina Crowe did today!”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart