forgo
verb (used with object)
to abstain or refrain from; do without.
are forgoing
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present progressiveof forgo.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Gen Z hires across industries are forgoing the tradition of dressing formally on day one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
You are forgoing any increases in the stock market and hedging your bets against a severe downturn in the market.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
A growing number of people are forgoing formal writing conventions altogether for an unadulterated stream of consciousness—anything to preserve and insist upon their humanity.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2025
Shoppers around the country are forgoing California-grown fruits and veggies in favor of more local fare, and bar patrons are trading Kentucky bourbon for Canadian rye.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025
More ‘Open’ Signs This Summer: With millions of visitors expected in Paris for the Olympics, many shopkeepers, bakers and restaurateurs are forgoing their cherished annual vacations.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2024
